Question 1

i have had pink eye for over three weeks. it's viral. can crying worsen the infection? it seems to have gotten worse the mornjng after crying.

Accepted Answer

No effect: Crying may cause some dilation of the vessels on the front of the eye as well as, of course, extra tears.  But the course of the infection depends upon your immune response which should be fully activated after three weeks.  I hope you have nothing to cry about.

Question 2

spent all day crying yestrdy .i woke up today with my lower eyelids puffy swollen and crusty, and a little itchy..can excess crying cause pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Eyelid edema: Following intense emotional situations with crying, runny nose, and lots of wiping eyelids and nose secretions, the eyelids often swell, eyes look red, and the ocular surface may be slightly irritated. Mucous is generated by the eye in response to the irritation. Sometimes contamination can be introduced into the eye with all the wiping. Not usually an infection results, but if worse, see eye doc.

Question 3

my eyes keep crying. can bacterial conjunctivitis develop into allergic conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

Not really: but you may have developed irritation or hypersensitivity to the medications that were used to treat your bacterial infection.

Question 4

how do u get pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: "pink eye" generally refers to a virally transmitted infection form human to human, generally related to common cold viruses.  Secretions from an infected person are usually spread by hand to hand or eye transfer, coughing in one's face, sharing of utensils or other items, door handles, computer keyboards, ipads, etc.

Question 5

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 6

how can  pink eye start?

Accepted Answer

Contagious: You got this from another person. Red eyes with purulent discharge is the usual presentation. If eye just red probably not pink eye or conjunctivitis.

Question 7

how does pink eye spread?

Accepted Answer

Infectious pinkeye: Most pink eye is due to virus and requires direct contact such as fingers to a doorknob, etc.  It is not spread through the air like the common cold.  It also requires a susceptible individual.

Question 8

how do i relieve pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Many of these are self healing viruses that will pass in a week or so. Use of artificial tears or similar eye drops can provide comfort. Some are allergic response to wind borne pollen &amp; drops would also help. Some of these are bacterial &amp; would respond to antibiotic drops or ointments. An exam could sort out the cause.

Question 9

how do you contract pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Direct contact: Viral conjunctivitis is typically called pink eye.  Pink eye is contracted like other viruses via direct contact.  Usually the eye is touched with contaminated hands.  To help prevent spreading to others we recommend frequent hand washing, wiping down door knobs, phones, remote controls, steering wheel, computer keyboards and mouse with lysol wipes.  A common cold can also lead to pink eye.

Question 10

can i cook if i have pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Yes you may cook: Pink eye is usually caused by a virus, which can be spread to others with   close contact.  Postpone the dinner party if you can, but if you have to cook for  others, make sure to use strict hand washing.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Does crying help pink eye

A member asked:

I have had pink eye for over three weeks. it's viral. can crying worsen the infection? it seems to have gotten worse the mornjng after crying.

A member asked:

Spent all day crying yestrdy .i woke up today with my lower eyelids puffy swollen and crusty, and a little itchy..can excess crying cause pink eye?

A member asked:

My eyes keep crying. can bacterial conjunctivitis develop into allergic conjunctivitis?

A member asked:

How do u get pink eye?

A member asked:

How do you get pink eye?

A member asked:

How can pink eye start?

A member asked:

How does pink eye spread?

A member asked:

How do i relieve pink eye?

A member asked:

How do you contract pink eye?

A member asked:

Can i cook if i have pink eye?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?