Question 1

how can you get pink eye if you don't have a cold or sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

From someone else: If you yourself are not infected with a cold or upper respiratory infection,  then you most likely came into contact with someone or something that was carrying the virus. Once you came into contact with the virus you touched your eye and infected it.

Question 2

can being sick with a cold also make me get pink eye.?

Accepted Answer

Yes Pink Eye: A pink eye can be due to many things. Classically a "pink eye" is due to viral conjunctivitis and can be very contagious with severe itchiness. If you do have true pink eye, the most natural way to treat it is cold ice packs for itchiness; cold tears in refrigerator helps also. If severe an eyemd can rx stronger drops. If discharge, use warm towel to clear it away.  http://eyedoc2020.blogspot.com.

Question 3

diabetic...i have had flu, earaches(2) , pink eye and now cold! why i keep getting sick one after another? what can i do to get better again? 4weeks!

Accepted Answer

Have to be sure you : Have your flu shot.Get sugar well under control. Eat healthy, sleep well at least 8 hours every night.Encourage follow up with your physician.

Question 4

i was sick two weeks ago with a cold, had viral pink eye. now still have sore throat and pink eye comes and goes. what is this and how do i get better?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: An ongoing sore throat, along with conjunctivitis, could be a sign that you have a sinus infection, mono, or something else that may require treatment.  I recommend that you make an appointment with your doctor today.  I hope that helps!

Question 5

can you get pink eye from a cat?

Accepted Answer

No: It is very unlikely to transmit pink eye from a cat to a human.

Question 6

can you get pink eye from touching your face?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pink eye is caused by the same virus that causes the common cold. It is extremely contagious and can remain infective on surfaces for hours. If you touched someone with pink eye and then touched your face (specifically your eye), you can certainly become infected. Hand washing and alcohol sanitizers effectively kill the virus, so be sure to wash after touching someone with pink eye!

Question 7

can you get pink eye from changing contact solutions?

Accepted Answer

Irritant rxn ??: Some people are sensitive to one or more of the components of a contact solution & will develop irritation any time they use it. Continued use will likely lead to more inflammation & discomfort. Switching back to one without the component should end the issue but it may take several days & require you stop using the contacts for a while for it to heal.

Question 8

can you get pink eye from putting cucumbers on your eye?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: Unless you are allergic to cucumbers, this should not cause an infection.

Question 9

can you get pink eye from hot tub?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Poorly chlorinated hot tubs and pools can harbor bacteria that can cause infections.

Question 10

can you get pink eye from kissing someone?

Accepted Answer

Closeness YES: The closeness of someone can cause pinkeye. Certain viruses such as adenovirus are airborne droplets. In close contact with someone who has this virus ( such as kissing) you can get close enough to come in contact with the virus in the air or on their skin.

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