A 45-year-old member asked:
Is it pink eye, conjunctivitis or blepharitis?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mark Diamondanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Conjunctivitis: " pink eye" generally is considered an infection of the eye causing inflammation of the lining or conjunctiva. Hence conjunctivitis.
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Dr. David G. O'Dayanswered
Ophthalmology 37 years experience
Could be any of them: The etiology (cause) of a "red eye" could be:
(1) classic "pink eye" as it is referred to by the lay population. This is really a viral conjunctivitis, which just means there is inflammation of the lining of the surface of the eye (conjunctiva) caused by a virus - like a "cold" in the eye.
(2) conjunctivitis - the general term defined above.
(3) blepharitis, or inflammation of the eyelid margins.
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Virginia, MN
A 21-year-old female asked:
Can you get conjunctivitis (pink eye) more than once?
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Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 56 years experience
Yes: 'pink eye' is a lay term for a viral infection of the outside of the eye. Just as one can get a cold more than once, one can acquire viral conjunctivitis more than once. Recurrent conjunctivitis is more common in people who are contact lens wearers and those with immune system disorders.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
What should you do when you have conjunctivitis or pink eye?
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Dr. Michael Hamanswered
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Pink eye!: You need to identify the underlying cause. Is it infectious (viral, bacterial, fungal), allergic, dry eye, or some other systemic or autoimmune condition. Try artificial tears and oral omega-3's (evoa dry eye supplements). You may need prescription drops, see an eye md.
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