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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?

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

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.

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 3/6/2015

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Dr Pizzo agreed

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