Question 1

how many cases of infectious conjunctivitis a year in the us ?

Accepted Answer

135 per 10,000 est: 'In American public schools due to the spread of infectious diseases, approximately 3 million school days are lost as a result of acute conjunctivitis."   That's just in the pediatric /school-aged population. One study estimated about 4 million cases of BACTERIAL conjunctivitis per yr in the US for all age groups. The MAJORITY of conjunctivitis's are not bacterial.

Question 2

what is conjunctivitis and how is it caused? my 3 year old son has it

Accepted Answer

Inflammation : Strictly speaking, conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the lining of the eye (conjunctiva) and it can be from bacteria, virus, allergies, chemicals....  So it really depends on what is causing it!

Question 3

what to do if i have had conjunctivitis for over a year can anyone help me get rid of it once and for all?

Accepted Answer

Dry eyes!: Sounds like chronic dry eyes and/or allergies.  No cure, but you can start with artificial tears routinely (one drop 4 times a day every day), oral omega-3's, and warm compresses.  Next, medicated drops (restasis, mild steroid drops, NSAID drops) or punctal occlusion may be helpful.   It may take months to start seeing improvement, but stay with treatment.

Question 4

conjunctivitis for half a year and other problems! who can i talk to!?

Accepted Answer

Not common : Must be other cause of irritation. See your ophthalmologist for an exam.

Question 5

my 2 year old daughter has really bad conjunctivitis with yellow green snot and coughing?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be seen.: Your daughter probably needs antibiotic drops for her eyes and possibly oral as well depending on the lung exam and history.  Try gently cleaning the gooey, stuck eyelids with Kleenex and a warm water/baby shampoo combo in the meantime.

Question 6

my 1 year old son now has conjunctivitis using drops but through the day and night what's good to clean his eyes with?

Accepted Answer

Warm washcloth: I would use a slightly warm (make sure it is not hot) washcloth to wipe his eye. This will help you remove the discharge and sooth the eyeball.

Question 7

i am suffering from bacterial conjunctivitis from the past 1 year, been using 2 meds called milflox and olopat kt, improvement is very slow, pls help.

Accepted Answer

See Ophthalmologist: Bacterial conjunctivitis should be cured within a week when appropriate antibiotic medication is administered. No improvement indicates that either the organism is resistant to moxifloxacin or another etiology exists. In the first case, culture and sensitivity is required to choose the antibiotic.

Question 8

my 2 year old son has conjunctivitis and his temples at side of face is a bit puffy . would that be caused by the same infection?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: Conjunctivitis can cause swelling around the lid does not typically cause skin on the face to become swollen.
Cellulitis should be ruled out by your physician today.

Question 9

my 2 year old daughter has suffered from severe viral conjunctivitis now she is unable to open her eyes due to light sensivity , how can i help her?

Accepted Answer

See Eye MD: Light sensitivity is common with many eye disorders, including conjunctivitis.  I would be concerned that she has a keratitis or iritis if the light sensitivity is severe.

Take her to a pediatric ophthalmologist.

Question 10

can you reinfect someone with viral or bacterial conjunctivitis ?  my two year old daughter had it and now i do.  don't want her to get again.

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis is very contagious.  Wash hands frequently - both of you!  and keep hands away from your face.  Wash hands again after touching your own face.  Best wishes.

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My 2 year old daughter has really bad conjunctivitis with yellow green snot and coughing?

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My 1 year old son now has conjunctivitis using drops but through the day and night what's good to clean his eyes with?

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I am suffering from bacterial conjunctivitis from the past 1 year, been using 2 meds called milflox and olopat kt, improvement is very slow, pls help.

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My 2 year old son has conjunctivitis and his temples at side of face is a bit puffy . would that be caused by the same infection?

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My 2 year old daughter has suffered from severe viral conjunctivitis now she is unable to open her eyes due to light sensivity , how can i help her?

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Can you reinfect someone with viral or bacterial conjunctivitis ? my two year old daughter had it and now i do. don't want her to get again.

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