A 41-year-old member asked:
is pink eye (bacterial conjunctivitis) painful?
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Dr. Alan Levine answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Not usually: Bacterial pink eye (conjunctivitis) usually feels as though there may be something in the eye or may itch or tear.
Answered on Oct 4, 2016
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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered
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Can be: Bacterial conjunctivitis can be painful or irritating, however if the pain is severe or coupled by blurring, sensitivity to light or associated with l ... Read More
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Dr. William Constad answered
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E.coli: The most common would be e.Coli.
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Dr. Jay Park answered
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No: True "pink eye" refers to bacterial conjunctivitis. Most of the conjunctivitis are caused by viruses.
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