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Is it possible to have conjunctivitis without getting sticky eyes?
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Yes: Conjunctivitis comes in many varieties. Some forms only have watery eyes, without them becoming stuck together.
Answered 11/13/2011
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Conjunctivitis: Yes...Conjunctivitis may be caused by bacteria ( thick goopy discharge), virus ( watery discharge), allergy ( clear watery discharge), chemicals ( watery discharge). It is not always possible to pinpoint an exact cause simply by analyzing the discharge...
Answered 11/12/2012
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Yes: Some types of conjunctivitis have tearing and no discharge.
Answered 11/12/2012
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