Question 1

How can i tell if i have viral or bacterial pink eye?

Accepted Answer

In adults without a history of surgery or trauma, by far the most common infections are viral causing redness, itching, clear-sticky discharge and commonly are bilateral. Bacterial infectious is more flagrant, frequently drops the vision, has pus and much swelling, and commonly is painful.  Your ophthalmologist can sort this out for you.

Question 2

How avoid 100% or almost pink eye(viral and bacterial)?

Accepted Answer

Careful hygiene, hand washing and avoid infected  contacts. No proven way to prevent it.

Question 3

How do you know if you have viral pink eye or bacterial ?

Accepted Answer

Most pink eyes are caused by viral infection. Itching is usually less in bacterial conjunctivitis but the exudate is much heavier. Pre-auricular lymph nodes may be present in viral conjuntvitis and symptoms of upper respiratory infection may be co-present.

Question 4

Can i use  naphcon a to relieve viral pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Naphcon works well, along with cold compresses and artificial tears for lubrication and relief.

Question 5

I have had pink eye for over three weeks. it's viral. can crying worsen the infection? it seems to have gotten worse the mornjng after crying.

Accepted Answer

Crying may cause some dilation of the vessels on the front of the eye as well as, of course, extra tears.  But the course of the infection depends upon your immune response which should be fully activated after three weeks.  I hope you have nothing to cry about.

Question 6

What is an opthamologist  looking for to confirm viral pink eye is gone and its now safe to wear your contacts?

Accepted Answer

We look to make sure you are not tearing and contagious, and that there is no evidence of white spots in your cornea (which can cause light sensitivity and blurry vision). This usually occurs right after the redness has subsided.  You could also get dry eyes which may need to be treated prior to resuming contact lens wear.  Hope that helps!

Question 7

I have pink eye and i know it's viral. what can i do at home to get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Most "pinkeye" or conjunctivitis is actually viral, so antibiotic eye drops are usually not effective. Viral conjunctivitis tends to run it's course in 7-10 days. It can be very contagious, spreading from one eye to the other or to other people. Hand washing is essential. To be certain it is not a more serious bacterial or fungal infection, you should see an ophthalmologist.

Question 8

What type of pink eye do i have? viral or bacterial, but how do you tell the difference?

Accepted Answer

Traditionally "pink eye" is a viral infection and it is highly contagious. You should wash your hands frequently and use a hand sanitizer. You can be contagious for 10-14 days after contracting the virus and can reinfect yourself if you are not careful. Viral infections usually produce "watery" discharge whereas a bacterial infection produces "pus". See your eye doctor for the diagnosis.

Question 9

Is it possible to get pink eye twice in the same year? i wasn't sure if it was bacterial or viral when i got it during the summer.

Accepted Answer

Pink eye is viral bacterial or allergic conjunctivitis. You can get any one many times per year. The first you need an antibiotic for. The second is very contagious but only responds to time.

Question 10

I was diagnosed with viral pink eye. it seemed like it was getting better ( less tearing, less red, less itching). but now it seems like the itching a?

Accepted Answer

Both viral and allergic conjunctivitis have similar symptoms except itch happens with allergic conjunctivitis.  The viral one is contagious and correlates  with the a upper respiratory viral infection during or after recovery.   Artificial tears and Cold compressors help with the symptoms.

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How avoid 100% or almost pink eye(viral and bacterial)?

How do you know if you have viral pink eye or bacterial ?

Can i use naphcon a to relieve viral pink eye?

I have had pink eye for over three weeks. it's viral. can crying worsen the infection? it seems to have gotten worse the mornjng after crying.

What is an opthamologist looking for to confirm viral pink eye is gone and its now safe to wear your contacts?

I have pink eye and i know it's viral. what can i do at home to get rid of it?

What type of pink eye do i have? viral or bacterial, but how do you tell the difference?

Is it possible to get pink eye twice in the same year? i wasn't sure if it was bacterial or viral when i got it during the summer.

I was diagnosed with viral pink eye. it seemed like it was getting better ( less tearing, less red, less itching). but now it seems like the itching a?

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