Question 1

can dogs give humans pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Pink eye from dogs: The organisms affecting human eyes and canine eyes are completely different and do not cross over.  If you dog has this, you are safe;  if you have pink eye your dog will not get it from you.

Question 2

how many times do i put terramycin a day in human pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Pink eye: There are many causes of pink eye.  I would not simply use drops without something without having prior examination by an ophthalmologist.

Question 3

what causes pink eye to happen?

Accepted Answer

Contagious Viruses: Pink eye is a layperson term for viral conjunctivitis. Different types of "adenoviruses" cause infection usually in one eye. However, these viruses are highly contagious and can be spread from one eye to the other very easily. Spread from person to person occurs just as easy. "don't tell me no lies and keep your hands to yourself..." seriously, don't touch me.

Question 4

this is my 3rd time waking up with pink eye this year and i'm fed up. sometimes it's 1 eye, sometimes it's both. is it possible my cat is the cause?

Accepted Answer

Yes possible: Get checked by an eyemd  to distinguish allergic conjunctivitis from viral conjunctivitis. Both are possibilities in your situation and have different treatments/managements.

Question 5

does pink eye cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

General description: "pink eye" is slang for any conjunctival inflammation which can be caused by an extremely high number of possibilities. Some of these causes can cause periocular pain ; headache. A careful assessment by your eye doc should help pinpoint any problems.

Question 6

does pink eye cause a kids eye to be swollen?

Accepted Answer

: Depends. Pink eye is a generic term that can be applied to anything that triggers even minor pink conjunctiva. Some allergic forms rarely cause swelling while bacterial and some viral infections can cause significant swelling and drainage.

Question 7

does getting semen in your eye cause pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Semen contact: With your eyes can definitely cause eye irritation but not an infection.  This will lead to eye redness.  However, unlike an actual eye infection, this should resolve pretty quickly after you irrigate your eye with water.

Question 8

can chloramphenicol cause pink eye and will it be permanent?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chloramphenicol can cause ocular surface irritation in some patients.  If you develop this issue, the med can be discontinued and another med can be utilized.  The redness should resolve once the med is discontinued.

Question 9

is it true that pink eye is also caused when semen enters into your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Pink Eye and Semen: Pink eye, is only a descriptive term for red eyes. In theory if the semen of a man is contaminated with chlamydia, it can cause chlamydial conjunctivitis. If the conaminant is gonococcus it can caus gonorrheal conjunctivitis.

Question 10

if you have pink eye, how likely is it that it was caused by herpes? how can you tell if pink eye is associated w herpes?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: You most likely have a conjunctivitis that is caused by a virus that is most likely not herpes. If you see yellow fluid coming from your eye you should see an eye doctor to make sure you do not have an infection from a bacteria.  If the eye problem does not improve in a few days you should see your ophthalmologist. Remember you are contagious.

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