Question 1

what are signs of pink eye?

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Conjunctivitis: Red eyes, grainy sensation when closing and opening lids, discharge onto lids, itchy sensation, pain.

Question 2

what causes pink eye to happen?

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Contagious Viruses: Pink eye is a layperson term for viral conjunctivitis. Different types of "adenoviruses" cause infection usually in one eye. However, these viruses are highly contagious and can be spread from one eye to the other very easily. Spread from person to person occurs just as easy. "don't tell me no lies and keep your hands to yourself..." seriously, don't touch me.

Question 3

are you allowed to go outside if you have pink eye?

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Yes: Pink eye is due it infection of the eye. It can spread to othe people by close contact. Unless it irritates your eyes, you may go outside. Always use sunglasses to protect your eyes fom bright sunshine, whether you have pink eye or not.

Question 4

is pink eye contagious?

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Yes: Pink eye, whether bacterial or viral is highly contagious through hand to hand and usually respiratory means.

Question 5

does urine help pink eye?

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No: Artificial tears could help, but if not - get a prescribed eye drops.

Question 6

how do i prevent pink eye?

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Preventing pink eye: To prevent pink eye- Avoid close contact with people who have pink eye (as nose/throat droplets can spread infection).  Your hands can become infected by touching secretions on someone's  hand or on contaminated surfaces. Wash hands often – especially before touching your eyes.

Question 7

what are pink eye symptoms?

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Red/pink eyes: Pink eye, or conjunctivitis is a common ailment, especially in children.  The white of the eye (sclera) becomes bloodshot, the inner eyelids are red, sometimes swollen, increased tears, and sometimes pus causes the lids to stick together.  It can be bacterial, viral, or allergic and the treatment depends upon the etiology.

Question 8

can semen give you pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Possible: First rinse the eye (with saline or even tap water).  And if you have pain blurred vision or discharge from the eye, then get it checked.

Question 9

is pink eye really contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most pink is very contagious.  It is spread by touch.

Question 10

does pink eye cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

General description: "pink eye" is slang for any conjunctival inflammation which can be caused by an extremely high number of possibilities. Some of these causes can cause periocular pain ; headache. A careful assessment by your eye doc should help pinpoint any problems.

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