Question 1

is pink eye caused by fecal matter?

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rare: Most pink eyes are spread from others with pink eye and include bacterial and viral origin.  I can imagine that fecal matter might cause an infection but have difficulty imagining how it got into the eye.  I do not recommend trying this.

Question 2

is pink eye caused by the same virus as a stye?

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No: Pink eye is caused by respiratory infection viruses, and is very contagious.  A stye is an infected hair follicle, and a bacterial infection.  A stye can be treated with warm compresses.

Question 3

what can cause pink eye?

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Mostly viral: The overwhelming majority of "pink eye" cases are due to viral conjunctival infection.  This is usually self limited, dramatic looking, and moderately contagious.  There are other causes of eye redness.  See your ophthalmologist to sort this out.

Question 4

what causes pink eye to happen?

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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 5

what are the causes of pink eye?

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Several: Possible causes of pink eye (conjunctivitis) include bacterial or viral infection, allergic reaction, rosacea, dry eye, and autoimmune disease.

Question 6

what causes pink eye and how can i cure it ?

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See an Eye MD: There are numerous possible causes of conjunctivitis.  Cannot be diagnosed over the computer.  You need to see an eye md asap.

Question 7

what are the causes of pink eye and how common is it?

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Pink Eye: Pink eye is a problem. It is only a term that says the eyes are reddish pink. Usually due to a mild viral infection, the eyes may become "reddish pink" in other severe conditions, like uveitis, acute glaucoma. Therefore, a diagnosis by an ophthalmologist is essential. I have seen patients who have been diagnosed with "pink eye"  in emergency rooms. Iritis was the correct diagnosis. In short yes!.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

what causes rid if pink eye fast?

Accepted Answer

Pink eye: There is no way to cure pink eye quickly.  The more common viral infections will often last 7-10 days no matter what you treat them with.  Bacterial pink eye (usually with thicker drainage) may resolve more quickly with antibiotic drops.

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