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PINK EYE (CONJUNCTIVITIS)
SIX CAUSES OF PINK EYE
1. Bacteria – when the eyes are red with yellow or green drainage
oozing or crusting in the eye throughout the day and night, then bacteria are
usually the culprit. The eyelids may also be swollen. Affects one or both
eyes.
2. Virus – when the eyes are very red, but there is no drainage, or
only a small amount of drainage or crusting upon waking up, then it is probably
viral conjunctivitis. Usually affects both eyes
3. Allergy – allergic conjunctivitis is usually seasonal, mostly in
the spring. The eyes are usually red with no drainage, and unusually itchy.
Usually affects both eyes.
4. Foreign body – a piece of sand or dirt stuck under the eyelid
can cause redness, tearing, pain and drainage. Usually affects one eye.
5. Plugged tear duct– this is a
problem for newborns up to one year of age. It is eye drainage without any eye
redness. Affects one or both eyes. Click on it for more info.
6. Scratched eye– can cause redness,
tearing, and is very painful. Affects only one eye. Click on it for more
info.
Warm compress – hold a warm, wet washcloth against the eye and gently
wipe away any drainage.
Saline eye drops – or artificial tears can sooth the eye whatever the
cause. These can also be used to flush out any sand or dirt stuck in the eye.
Medication
Antibiotic ointment or drops – this is the treatment for bacterial
conjunctivitis only.
Allergy eye drops – there are several prescription and over-the-counter
antihistamine drops that can help alleviate eye allergies.
Visine - these over-the-counter drops can help with redness and
irritation of sore eyes, except with bacterial conjunctivitis.
IS MY CHILD CONTAGIOUS?
Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are the only two causes that are
contagious. They are spread by contact with the eye drainage or tears.
Bacterial is no longer contagious after 36 to 48 hours of antibiotic drops.
Viral has no treatment, except to relieve the symptoms. It can be
contagious as long as the eyes are red.
Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious.
WHEN TO WORRY (AND NOT TO WORRY)
Pink eye is generally not serious and should improve with treatment or time.
You should contact you doctor if:
bacterial pink eye does not improve after 5 days of treatment
allergic pink eye does not improve after 5 days of treatment or if it
worsens at any time during treatment (this may mean there is a bacteria
involved).
viral pink eye begins to have more drainage
your child complains of any problems with their vision besides simple
blurring from the discharge.
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