Dr. Claudia Wendel at Pearle Vision - Robinson Town Center

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Happy Easter! 1996

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Different Types of Pink Eye

Pink eye or conjunctivitis is inflammation of the eyes clean membrane or conjunctiva. Causing redness, itching, swelling and discharge.

Symptoms include pink or red color in the whites of the eye, itching or burning or grittiness, the feeling of something in the eye. Watery or thick discharge from the eye. Swollen eyelids. Light sensitivity and crustiness on the lashes.

There are different types of pink eye.
• Viral pink eye-is an infection of the eye caused by a virus and is the most common cause of infectious conjunctivitis. Viral conjunctivitis can spread when you come in close contact with someone who has a viral eye infection, and then you touch your face or eyes. You can also get it from someone who is coughing or sneezing with a cold.
• Bacterial pink eye- The bacterial form of conjunctivitis is very contagious and caused by many types of bacteria, including staph and strep. The bacterial type has rapid onset and progression.
• Allergic pink eye- is a type of pink eye that occurs when allergy-causing foreign substances (allergens) cause inflammation in your conjunctiva.
• Chemical/Irritant pink eye- or toxic pink eye happens when substances like smoke, dust, chemicals (chlorine, makeup), or even contact lens issues inflame the eye's clear lining, causing redness, watering, and a gritty feeling, but unlike infectious pink eye, it's not contagious and usually resolves after removing the irritant, often with flushing and rest. Common culprits include smoke, fumes, pool chlorine, cosmetics, and contact lens overuse.

While most cases clear up with home care like compresses and hygiene. Some need doctor’s prescribed treatments like antibiotic or antiviral medication.

Sources:
www.preventblindness.org
www.cdc.gov
www.clevelandclinic.org
www.myhealth.alberta.ca