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Conjunctivitis or what is commonly called pinkeye or pink eye can be
worrying, because it can make eyes very red and spread very quickly.
This condition is caused by inflammation of the conjunctiva or part of the clear membrane that covers the whites of the eyes and the inner surface of the eyelids.
These eye diseases can be caused by bacteria and viruses that are responsible for colds and other infections - including ear infections, sinus infections, and sore throats, and are the same types of bacteria that cause chlamydia and gonorrhea, two sexually transmitted diseases.
In addition, pinkeye can also be caused by allergies and this tends to occur more frequently in children who also have other allergic conditions. Allergic triggers for conjunctivitis include grass, pollen, animal dander and mites.
Sometimes, substances in the environment can also irritate the eyes and cause infectious eye diseases, such as chemicals or air pollutants (smoke and dust). Pinkeye can occur in newborns. Newborn babies can also get pinkeye and this can develop into a more serious eye disorder, if not treated immediately.
Usually, mothers who suffer from sexually transmitted diseases are at risk of transmitting the virus to the eyes of their newborns.
To prevent this, doctors will give antibiotic ointment or eye drops to all babies immediately after birth.
There are times, however, this medication causes mild chemical conjunctivitis, which usually goes away on its own. If caught early, doctors will immediately give treatment to pregnant women who suffer from sexually transmitted diseases, to prevent the spread of infection to the baby.
Symptoms of pinkeye depend on the type One of the most common symptoms is, the eyes feel sore and uncomfortable like gritty and the color of the eyes becomes very red.
In addition, the eye fluid also comes out excessively causing both eyelids to close tightly. Meanwhile, in cases of allergic conjunctivitis, itchy and watery eyes are a common symptom.
Pinkeye can be transmitted through direct contact with sufferers or with objects exposed to the virus from sufferers such as tissues or towels.
In fact, this eye disease can be passed from one eye to another by rubbing or touching the infected eye and then touching the other eye.
For prevention, make it a habit to wash your hands well and use soap. Avoid sharing eye drops, towels, or pillowcases with other family members who are experiencing pinkeye. Also, wash infected towels, bed sheets, and pillowcases in hot water and separate them from those that are not infected.
This condition is caused by inflammation of the conjunctiva or part of the clear membrane that covers the whites of the eyes and the inner surface of the eyelids.
These eye diseases can be caused by bacteria and viruses that are responsible for colds and other infections - including ear infections, sinus infections, and sore throats, and are the same types of bacteria that cause chlamydia and gonorrhea, two sexually transmitted diseases.
In addition, pinkeye can also be caused by allergies and this tends to occur more frequently in children who also have other allergic conditions. Allergic triggers for conjunctivitis include grass, pollen, animal dander and mites.
Sometimes, substances in the environment can also irritate the eyes and cause infectious eye diseases, such as chemicals or air pollutants (smoke and dust). Pinkeye can occur in newborns. Newborn babies can also get pinkeye and this can develop into a more serious eye disorder, if not treated immediately.
Usually, mothers who suffer from sexually transmitted diseases are at risk of transmitting the virus to the eyes of their newborns.
To prevent this, doctors will give antibiotic ointment or eye drops to all babies immediately after birth.
There are times, however, this medication causes mild chemical conjunctivitis, which usually goes away on its own. If caught early, doctors will immediately give treatment to pregnant women who suffer from sexually transmitted diseases, to prevent the spread of infection to the baby.
Symptoms of pinkeye depend on the type One of the most common symptoms is, the eyes feel sore and uncomfortable like gritty and the color of the eyes becomes very red.
In addition, the eye fluid also comes out excessively causing both eyelids to close tightly. Meanwhile, in cases of allergic conjunctivitis, itchy and watery eyes are a common symptom.
Pinkeye can be transmitted through direct contact with sufferers or with objects exposed to the virus from sufferers such as tissues or towels.
In fact, this eye disease can be passed from one eye to another by rubbing or touching the infected eye and then touching the other eye.
For prevention, make it a habit to wash your hands well and use soap. Avoid sharing eye drops, towels, or pillowcases with other family members who are experiencing pinkeye. Also, wash infected towels, bed sheets, and pillowcases in hot water and separate them from those that are not infected.