Pink Eyes, Conjunctivitis

There are many causes for the common pink eye -conjunctivitis. The treatments of pink eyes must vary based on the causes. Pink eyes commonly do not  associate with severe eye pains and sudden onset of blurry vision. Severe eye pain and sudden onset of blurry vision may  be the signs of corneal eye infections- keratitis.  The best defense against common pink eye is hand washing and keeping hands away from your eyes.

1. Allergic Conjunctivitis : Seasonal or chronic in nature; itch, watery, eyes with runny nose. It  typically affects both eyes same time; Try cold compress, over the counter anti-histamine eye drops for mild cases. For  better result or more serious cases  ask us about prescription eye drops.

2. Bacterial conjunctivitis: Red mildly irritating eyes with excessive greenish yellow discharges. Eye lids may be sealed together at wake up. It usually infects one eye or sometimes both eyes. Prescription antibiotics may be needed for the treatment.

3. Viral Conjunctivitis: It causes excessive eye watering and a light discharge. It often affects one eye first then second eye with reduced symptoms. It is most contagious form of conjunctivitis. The patients may need to stay away from school or work to prevent wide spread of this disease.

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