Question 1

how long does eye discharge associated with conjunctivitis last?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial Causes: When caused by bacteria, conjunctivitis can be associated with purulent discharge.  This discharge usually clears within 72 hrs with antibiotic drop use.  Eye redness may often persist several more days.  Practice careful hand washing and limit touching eyes to prevent spread.

Question 2

i have allergic conjunctivitis and i need answers about eye discharge. is it contagious, how do i treat it, do i need to see doctor?

Accepted Answer

Allergic?: Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious - avoid the allergen and use an antihistamine.  

How do you know you have allergic conjunctivitis ?  If you have not seen your doctor you should.

Question 3

my son has eye discharge, but no pink or redness in his eye- could he still have pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Could be blocked tear duct.

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

what would yellow eye discharge and cold symptoms indicate?

Accepted Answer

Yellow eye discharge: Yellow eye discharge is not necessarily pus caused by infection. An example is babies with plugged tear ducts. The whitish yellowish discharge is an accumulation of surface eye and lid cells that are washed out by tears. Other than that, thick yellowish greenish discharge is usually caused by bacterial infection but, occasionally, when caused by viruses.

Question 6

i have had a chronic discharge in my left eye that also co-existed with sinus and upper tooth infection issues. full timeline attached. current symptoms are chronic sinus pressure and headache along with eye discharge. recently saw ent and he noted that a

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Sinusitis/conjunctiv: Sorry, cannot attach anything, so timeline hasn't been received. Also limit in number of symbols. Please rephrase question. "Recently saw ENT and he noted that a........." is where the narrative ends. I am glad you are seeing an ENT specialist. Hopefully, cultures have been done and treatment with appropriate antibiotics or other treatments begun. I would guess resistant Strep. pneumoniae.

Question 7

what does a waterery orangey red colour discharge mean from an eye that has conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

Conjuntivitis: Most cases of viral conjunctivitis have mild discharges if any. This heavy, purulent type of discharge may need to be cultured and treated with an antibacterial ophthalmic ointment along with warm compresses. An ophthalmologist is best qualified to evaluate,advise you and treat this condition.

Question 8

just got a yellow discharge in eyes. i think it is conjunctivitis. what else could it be?

Accepted Answer

Yellow discharge: Could be conjunctivitis (viral if recent cold &amp; a lot of eye itching) or due to a dry or unstable tear film  can be from clogged meibomian glands, demodex, staph on lashes; rarely from immune issue. See eyedoc2020@blogspot.com "lid hygiene" on how to use warm compresses, diluted tea tree oil wiping, &amp; artificial tears to naturally help relieve sx. May need Rx from eyeMD for antibiotic

Question 9

two weeks after a sexual encounter, i don't have any symptoms for bacterial conjunctivitis except for a pain in my head (no discharrge or redness). can i assume i don't have bacterial conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, that's a safe assumption. In any case, sex is not a significant risk for conjunctivitis.

Question 10

can bacterial conjunctivitis be spread if there's no discharge or redness in the eye?

Accepted Answer

: With no discharge or redness, it is unlikely conjunctivitis is present. With or without such symptoms, bacterial conjunctivitis is not transmitted from one person to another.

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I have allergic conjunctivitis and i need answers about eye discharge. is it contagious, how do i treat it, do i need to see doctor?

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My son has eye discharge, but no pink or redness in his eye- could he still have pink eye?

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

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What would yellow eye discharge and cold symptoms indicate?

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I have had a chronic discharge in my left eye that also co-existed with sinus and upper tooth infection issues. full timeline attached. current symptoms are chronic sinus pressure and headache along with eye discharge. recently saw ent and he noted that a

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What does a waterery orangey red colour discharge mean from an eye that has conjunctivitis?

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Just got a yellow discharge in eyes. i think it is conjunctivitis. what else could it be?

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Two weeks after a sexual encounter, i don't have any symptoms for bacterial conjunctivitis except for a pain in my head (no discharrge or redness). can i assume i don't have bacterial conjunctivitis?

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Can bacterial conjunctivitis be spread if there's no discharge or redness in the eye?

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