Question 1

what causes pinkeye?

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ALLERG/ALLERG/INFLAM: You need evaluation to see if it is viral or bacterial infection or allergic pink eye conjunctivitis.

There are other causes of inflammation in iris due to systemic  dieases like sarcoidosis, rheumatoid arthritis  or some other condition condition is called iritis, can make eyes red or pink.

Question 2

how can pinkeye be spread?

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Spread of Pink Eye: Pink eye or conjunctivitis is spread through direct contact with a person's infected secretions or contaminated objects and surfaces.   It is advisable that a person with pink eye should refrain from sharing handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, cosmetics, linens etc. Until their infection has cleared.  Washing hands is very important in preventing the spread of pink eye.

Question 3

what is a pinkeye carrier?

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Same as cold: Pink eye is a viral infection similar to having cold/upper respiratory infection.  Some people may have cold virus with minimal symptom but some could developer bad cold.  Pink eye development has similar course of development and recovery
.

Question 4

how quick does pinkeye develop?

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Depends: Most 'pink eye' is caused by a viral infection on the 'skin'covering the eyeball-called the conjunctiva.  Once infected its called 'conjunctivitis.'  this can develop over a few days or 1-2 weeks de you infect your eye when you touch a surface (or person) with the virus and rub your eye-transfering the virus.  Some are from sexually transmitted bacteria.  Frequent hand washing helps prevent this.

Question 5

what can be done to cure pinkeye?

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Depends: It depends on the cause of the pink eye. Viral conjunctivitis is treated with artificial tears for symptomatic relief. Bacterial conjunctivitis is treated  with antibiotics. Other causes are treated with steroids or non-steroidals. You need to see an eye md for diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Question 6

what can you do to treat pinkeye?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most "pinkeye" or conjunctivitis is actually viral, so antibiotic eye drops are usually not effective. Viral conjunctivitis tends to run it's course in 7-10 days. It can be very contagious, spreading from one eye to the other or to other people. Hand washing is essential. To be certain it is not a more serious bacterial or fungal infection, you should see an ophthalmologist.

Question 7

how many knids of pinkeye are there?

Accepted Answer

Several: The operative question is how do you define 'pink eye'?  Most commonly it is due to a viral infection of the conjunctiva, the lining over the white of the eye and the inside of the lids.  But many patients call any eye redness 'pink eye'  this can include allergy, hemorrhage, even trauma.

Question 8

what can i do to eliminate a pinkeye?

Accepted Answer

Pinkeye: Pink eye is a generic term that refers to conjunctivitis (inflammation of the white part of the eye). To treat it, you have to find out the source of the inflammation. It could be viral, bacterial, allergic, traumatic, contact lens related or chemical. The only safe thing you can do is use artificial tears. See your doctor to find the cause and the correct treatment.

Question 9

is pinkeye spred from person to person?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pink eye is spread from direct contact with a person's infected secretions or contaminated objects and surfaces.  Pink eye is very contagious.

Question 10

can your vision to change after pinkeye?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Pink eye can cause surface irregularity or even inflammation and/or scarring in severe cases.  These issues an cause blurred vision for weeks or even permanently.  See an eye doctor for further evaluation.

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