If
you have itchy, red eyes that seem worse than is typically experienced with
seasonal allergies, you may have pink eye. Also known as infectious
conjunctivitis, pink eye is an inflammation of the membrane (called the
conjunctiva) that lines the eyelid and eyeball.
Pink
eye can be due to an allergic reaction to pollen, dust or other foreign material
in the eye, such as contact lens solution; a bacterial infection, which is more
common among children than adults; or viruses, particularly those associated
with colds or a sore throat, as well as other childhood illnesses. All types of
viral or bacterial pink eye are highly contagious.
The
symptoms of pink eye can affect one or both eyes and include:
1.
Redness
2.
Itchiness
3.
A
feeling or grittiness or having something stuck in the eye
4.
Tearing
and discharge (yellow color is often associated with a bacterial cause)
5.
Crusts
that form on the eyelids overnight
Young
children are the most likely to get pink eye, as the close quarters in school
or daycare provides the perfect climate for passing it around. Other people at
higher risk for developing pink eye include those with allergies to airborne
pollen and those who wear contact lenses, particularly extended-wear brands, as
both these groups tend to touch and rub their eyes more frequently.
If
you or your children experience any of the symptoms above, visit your physician
for an evaluation and diagnosis.
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