Question 1

when is it necessary to get medical treatment for viral conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

Severity: Most types of viral conjunctivitis are mild and will pass without medical intervention in around 10 days. There are some forms which are more severe which can last weeks unless medicated. If you have blurred vision, pain or sensitivity to light, i would advise seeking treatment.

Question 2

is the medical name for an eye infection conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Conjunctivitis is one type of eye infection ie. Infection of the conjunctiva.  Other parts of the eye can also be infected...Keratitis(cornea)...Iritis(iris)...Endopthalmitis(interior of the eye etc.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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 5

help me out here: what is conjunctivitis?

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Pink eye: Conjunctivitis is a generic term for inflammation of the outer lining over the white of the eye. In most cases, it is viral can can be seen with allergy and sometimes inflammation within the eye.  Children are more susceptible to having bacterial overgrowth as well.  See your ophthalmologist if you have this problem for this right diagnosis and treatment.

Question 6

what is the recovery time for conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

1 week or less: Most types of conjunctivitis are better in a week or less.  There are versions that last longer.

Question 7

can there be different types of conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many kinds of conjunctivitis.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: The conjunctiva is the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye (the "sclera"). When this membrane is inflamed/irritated, the condition is called conjunctivitis. Infection is a common cause of conjunctivitis (and may be contagious), but conjunctivitis may also be caused by non-infectious conditions such as allergies and irritation (e.g., cigarette smoke, chlorine in pools).

Question 9

is it possible to have conjunctivitis without the pinkness?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Since conjunctivitis means inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin transparent membrane over the white part of the eye, it would be highly unlikely formit to be inflammwd without the associated dlated blood vessels that cause the "pinkness".

Question 10

what are some of the risk factors for getting conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

The risk factors for getting Conjunctivitis include::   Asthma, Atopy, Contact lens, Environmental exposure, Hay Fever, Exposure to sick contact, Eye irritation.

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