Question 1

what are symptoms of pink eye?

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Red and gooey: The white of your eye is often red/irritated and there often is a discolored discharge.  Often your eye lid will be stuck together with discharge in the morning.  Some itching/burning may also be present.  Good idea to seek medical care for this one as you don't want to mess with your vision!

Question 2

can you tell me what are symptoms of pink eye?

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Sure: "pink eye"  can be caused by a bacterial  or viral infection, allergic inflammation, chemica, or environmental exposure.   Symptoms can range from burning, itch sandy sensation with a clear to pussy dischage.

Question 3

please explain what are some symptoms of pink eye?

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Pink eye: Causes one or both eyes to become irritated and red with either watery or thick discharge.  If more severe, it can also cause pain, vision loss and sensitivity to lights.  Pink eye is very contagious so you need to avoid contact with other people while you are having symptoms.

Question 4

how long do symptoms of pink eye take to disappear?

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Depends: The length of time depends on the cause. Pink eye is a generic term for inflammation of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye). This inflammation can be from a number of causes, not all of them infectious. The majority of causes will heal without treatemnt in 2-3 weeks but it is generally prudent to see your eye doctor to ensure that no treatement is required.

Question 5

how long would it take until symptoms of pink eye will show?

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Usually days: "pink eye, " a.K.A. Viral conjunctivitis, like any virus tends to have an incubation period, which is usually on the order of days following exposure. If you develop symptoms, it's best to see an ophthalmologist to confirm the diagnosis, as there are many problems that can resemble pink eye.

Question 6

i was wondering what are symptoms of pink eye in little kids?

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PINK EYE:: Caused by bacterial or viral infection, spread rapidly by touching with a contaminated hand. There is redness of conjunctyva, prominant blood vessels (angry eyes) yellowish drainage, itching/rubbing due to irritation.
Precaution: frequent hand washing, not to touch eyes.

Question 7

need expert help here. what are the first symptoms of pink eye?

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Redness,crusts, pain: Pain, crusts/discharge, redness of palebral conjunctiva.

Question 8

how long does it take to see symptoms of pink eye after being exposed?

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Quickly: Most viral types within 3-5 days of exposure. Bacterial usually in 1-2 days.

Question 9

why do i have signs and symptoms of pink eye?

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Sick contact: The most common cause of pink eye is a virus.  You most likely came in contact with someone with a viral illness (cold) and/or pink eye.

Question 10

how long before the symptoms of pink eye start until you actually get infected?

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Depends on the cause: Pink eye is a term used to describe a red irritated eye.  This can result from viruses, allergies, bacterial and irritants such as chemicals.  To know when the symptoms start, we have to know the cause.  For viruses and bacteria, it can be anywhere from 1-7 days post exposure (or longer depending on the organism).

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