Question 1

is it possible for anyone to get pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Pink eye: Yes, pink eye is just a virus infecting the conjunctiva or outer layer of the eyeball.  It can be very contagious and is spread like any other virus, contact with infected fluids (tears).   It runs a course like a cold and usually only requires treatment to alleviate symptoms.

Question 2

how long does it take to get pink eye after being exposed to it?

Accepted Answer

A couple: A couple of days to a couple of weeks [it depends what's causing the pink eye]. Not all pink eye is caused by germs. Non-infectious pink eye can be caused by allergies or something irritating your eyes.

Question 3

is it possible to get pink eye from getting your own fecies in your eye?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The eye surface is very good at resisting insult from bacteria if it is intact.  Probably not a good thing to do this on a regular basis but one exposure is not likely to be a problem.

Question 4

is it possible to get pink eye if somebody farted on my pillow three times?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Did the person have clothes on or not?  If not, fecal material could deposit on the pillow, if clothed, no worries.

Question 5

is it possible to get pink eye twice in the same year? i wasn't sure if it was bacterial or viral when i got it during the summer.

Accepted Answer

Pink eye: Pink eye is viral bacterial or allergic conjunctivitis. You can get any one many times per year. The first you need an antibiotic for. The second is very contagious but only responds to time.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

how does someone get pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Contagious disease: "pink eye"  is an infection as the term is commonly used.It is usually spread by contact-thus good handwashing is needed.Also thru respiratory droplets in the air.It is a contagious disease with a number of causes.

Question 9

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 10

how do i get treated for pink eye?

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Pink eye: Most pink eye is caused by Adenovirus and is very contagious. Sometimes the eye is infected with bacteria. Please see your primary care physician for treatment and/or referral to an ophthalmologist as needed as soon as possible. Do not share linens, towels, or wash cloths with anyone. Wash your hands frequently. Use warm compresses then 1.2 strength baby shampoo with water on Qtips to wash lids.

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