Question 1

can similasan dry eye reliefdrops also work for irritated red pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Comforting: Similasan is a tear replacement with no therapeutic qualities.  It is generally used for eye dryness, and may provide comfort when pink eye is present.  It will not alter the course of the self limited infection of the lining of the eye.  No harm will come from its use.

Question 2

can be conjunctivitis make base of eyelashes  (skin around eyelashes which near eyecorner) n eyecorner (in eye + skin) itch n dry eye?

Accepted Answer

Pink Eye: The symptoms of pinkeye differ based on the cause of the inflammation. Symptoms may include: redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid, increased amount of tears, thick yellow discharge that crusts over the eyelashes, especially after sleep, green or white discharge from the eye, itchy eyes, burning eyes, blurred vision, increased sensitivity to light.The treatment for pinkeye depends on the cause.

Question 3

i read that chronic dry eye, conjunctivitis or blepharitis can be the underlying cause of rubeosis iridis. if obvious causes are ruled out, could this be a possible cause?

Accepted Answer

No: These are absolutely not causes of rubeosis.

Question 4

bloodshot eyes, clear discharge, fuzzy vision. no pain. not allergic conjunctivitis or dry-eye. prednisolone helped, but symptoms returned. ideas?

Accepted Answer

See eye doctor: But I suspect that you may have dry eyes which may respond to regular use (3-4x/day) of artificial tear preferably in single-dose form.  One of the major symptoms of dry eyes is tearing because the body is trying to overcome the dryness by periodically producing tear.  I would not advise using prednisone for this condition.

Question 5

my eye is dry and pink is that a pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Pink Eye: Pink eye is a problem. It is only a term that says the eyes are reddish pink. Usually due to a mild viral infection, the eyes may become "reddish pink" in other severe conditions, like uveitis, acute glaucoma. Therefore, a diagnosis by an ophthalmologist is essential. The most challenging part in medicine and surgery is making the diagnosis.

Question 6

how long can pink eye live in any wet surface, and how long can it live on a dry surface?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are many causes of pink-eye, including allergens, irritants, bacteria, viruses, other microbes, and trauma. Only living causes cause concern about their survival on inanimate surfaces. Adenovirus is a common cause, may be the hardiest, and is very contagious. Canadian Public Health says survival can be 1 wk to 3 mon. Look at  http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/lab-bio/res/psds-ftss/msds3e-eng.php

Question 7

i have pink eye and my eye lid is dried out is that normal?

Accepted Answer

No: Dry skin  is usually a sign of dermatitis, could be do to drops used for pink eye, the sulfa drops.

Question 8

my eyes are really dry and i do not have pink eye. so why are my eyes stinging?

Accepted Answer

Dry eyes: I you have a very dry eye then its common that your eyes will feel burning, stinging, watery, red and sandy.  Please use artificial tears, heat compressors and wash your lashes with baby shampoo.  Omega 3 essential fatty acid also helps if you take it orally.  Sometime allergy can cause dry eye and sting.

Question 9

the symptoms seem like pink eye but havent been coming down since friday the 13th if december. no pain or sensitivity, but the person has indicated that their eye is sometimes dry?

Accepted Answer

Pink eye: Conjunctivitis is typically caused by viral infection with adenovirus.  Howevr, the infection can be bacterial or secondary to an allergy. Dry eyes or xerophthalmia can be a cause. This can be from enviromental causes or medications.

Question 10

i woke up with a red spot on my eye and it has only grown larger it feels dry irritated and itchy but don't look like pink eye much darker what should?

Accepted Answer

Please see an eye: doctor or go to the emergency room to have this looked at. This may still be pink eye (bacterial conjunctivitis), but it also could be a scratch on the eye or a broken blood vessel (could happen from vomiting or trauma) or the start of a viral or allergic conjunctivitis. The only way to tell is to be examined.

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Can similasan dry eye reliefdrops also work for irritated red pink eye?

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Can be conjunctivitis make base of eyelashes (skin around eyelashes which near eyecorner) n eyecorner (in eye + skin) itch n dry eye?

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I read that chronic dry eye, conjunctivitis or blepharitis can be the underlying cause of rubeosis iridis. if obvious causes are ruled out, could this be a possible cause?

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Bloodshot eyes, clear discharge, fuzzy vision. no pain. not allergic conjunctivitis or dry-eye. prednisolone helped, but symptoms returned. ideas?

A member asked:

My eye is dry and pink is that a pink eye?

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How long can pink eye live in any wet surface, and how long can it live on a dry surface?

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I have pink eye and my eye lid is dried out is that normal?

A member asked:

My eyes are really dry and i do not have pink eye. so why are my eyes stinging?

A member asked:

The symptoms seem like pink eye but havent been coming down since friday the 13th if december. no pain or sensitivity, but the person has indicated that their eye is sometimes dry?

A member asked:

I woke up with a red spot on my eye and it has only grown larger it feels dry irritated and itchy but don't look like pink eye much darker what should?

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