Question 1

how do you get pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Most commonly viral: "pinkeye" is a general term for inflammation of the white of the eye, or conjunctivitis.  It is often viral, but can be bacterial or even allergic.  Some forms of viral pinkeye can be quite debilitating, even leading to visual loss.  Recent antiviral medications have proved quite effective against the more severe forms of conjunctivitis, so be sure to see your eye doctor at the first signs.

Question 2

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 3

can you get pink eye from touching your face?

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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 4

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 5

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 6

can you get pink eye by looking at another person with pink eye?

Accepted Answer

No: Direct contact with eye secretions.

Question 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

can you get pink eye from a moisturizing sheet mask?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Pinkeye is a lay term for any condition where the soft membranes of the inner eyelids or eye surface is irritated/inflamed. It can be triggered by infections by viruses or bacteria, but agents like chemicals, dust, eye makeup, etc. can all trigger a reaction by these tissues. If it triggers drainage it may be infected. If just irritated, a wash out with artificial tears may help it clear up.

Question 10

can you get pink eye from a handjob then touching your face?

Accepted Answer

Anything's possible: Pink eye is caused by the cold virus which is able to "live" on surfaces for several hours after being placed there. The most common transmission is from directly touching the virus and then touching your eye, so it is possible to transmit it if your partner had pink eye and touched himself first. It does seem rather unlikely, though.

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