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An inflammation of the tissue lining the inside of the eyelid is called Conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis is also referred to as "pink eye," which is very common and treatable eye infection. Its symptoms include redness of the inner eyelid or white of the eye, increased tear flow, yellow eye discharge and itchy, burning eyes. Highly contagious, conjunctivitis is typically treated with prescription antibiotics dispensed in eye-drop form.
More commonly known as "pink eye", conjunctivitis is an eye infection that can be highly contagious. It causes the conjunctiva, the thin transparent layer covering the inner eyelid and the white part of the eye, to become inflamed, irritated and red
Symptoms of Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis symptoms depend on the factors that cause the condition. In general, conjunctivitis symptoms may involve:
- Redness in the white area of the eye
- Redness in the inner layer of the eyelid
- Thick yellowish pus-like discharge
- Itchy eyes
- Eye inflammation
- Blurred vision
- Heightened sensitivity to light
If you are suffering from the symptoms mentioned above, it is the time you should seek help from your health care support. The health care practitioner will organize few eye tests to determine whether you are suffering from conjunctivitis and if so, then the type and severity of the condition, so that an effective treatment procedure can be administered.
Causes of Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis occurs most commonly in children, though it can occur at any age. There are generally four types of conjunctivitis:
- viral -- which accompanies a cold or other viral infection
- bacterial -- such as from strep, staph or other bacterial infections
- allergic -- an allergy to dust, molds, pets, cosmetics and other potential irritants
- ophthalmia neonatorum -- a form of conjunctivitis found only in newborns
Other possible causes of conjunctivitis include a partially blocked tear duct, unsanitary environments, and working with intense light.
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