Question 1

what are the signs of conjunctivitis due to exposure to s. epidermidis in class?

Accepted Answer

Redness, discharge: The symptoms may include: redness, discharge, crusting, pain or discomfort, sometimes there's increased sensitivity to light and mild blurry vision.

Question 2

how to know if i have gotten conjunctivitis from exposure to s. epidermidis in class?

Accepted Answer

Culture: If you really want to know the exact germ that caused the symptoms, you need to see your doctor who may perform a bacterial culture, if he/she agrees that that it will be beneficial.

Question 3

what is "apollo conjunctivitis"?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhagic Conj: It is hemorrhagic conjunctivitis.

Question 4

what should i do for conjunctivitis

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See a doctor: Disease of the eye should  not be treated empirically. Please se a doctor asap. Untreated eye disease can lead to blindness.

Question 5

what are the tests for conjunctivitis?

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Conjunctivitis: For a bacterial conjunctivitis sometimes a culture and slide smear are done to clarify the offending organism.  Sometimes a slide smear is used to differentiate between a  viral and allergic conjunctivitis.  Occasionally a conjunctival biopsy may be required.

Question 6

what sort of disease is conjunctivitis?

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Conjunctivitis: Inflammation of the coonjunctival tissues that covers the whites of the eyes and under the lids, due to  allergy, infection or toxic effect of medicines/ chemicals. Conjunctiva become swollen and red. Patients experience burning, blurred vision, tearing, redness, puffy eyelids,  discharge, itching, pain depending on the cause.

Question 7

when was conjunctivitis first discovered?

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Unknown: This was undoubtedly one of the earliest eye diseases to be recognized.  There are ancient manuscripts describing various emolients and preparations of animal body organs and secretions as poultices to treat this condtiion.  So the "discovery" is ancient.  Reasonable treatments came about with the development of medical advances including eyedrops with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories.

Question 8

how could i  tell if i have conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

See below: You will have redness to the white part of your eyes. And, with bacterial conjunctivitis, you will have a mucous discharge from your eye throughout the day. Allergies may cause red eyes. However, your eyes will be itchy and have a watery discharge.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of conjunctivitis i should be looking for?

Accepted Answer

Redness, irritation: Conjunctivitis, usually a viral infection of the eye lining, causes irritation, foreign object feeling, overflow of tears and obvious redness of the eyes.  If there is pain or change in the vision it could be a more serious kind, or something else.  Your ophthalmologist can sort this out.

Question 10

is conjunctivitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Depends on the type.  Pink eye (viral) is highly contagious and necessitates good hygiene during treatment.

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