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Bookmark or Share- Conjunctivitis: What Is Pink Eye? - American Academy of OphthalmologyConjunctivitis—often called “pink eye”—is inflammation of the conjunctiva from infection or allergies. Your eyes are red and swollen (inflamed), and sometimes they have a sticky discharge. You can have conjunctivitis in one or both eyes. Some types of pink eye are very contagious (easily spread from person to person), but many others are not.
- How to Treat Pink Eye | Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) | CDCPink eye is a treatable eye condition. Sometimes you can manage pink eye at home without medical treatment. It's important to seek medical care for some types of pink eye or if you have complications.
- Pink Eye: Causes and How It Spreads | Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) | CDCPink eye can spread if you rub your eyes and don't wash your hands. Prevent getting or spreading pink eye by practicing good hygiene, including washing your hands often for at least 20 seconds. Learn about common causes of pink eye like viruses, bacteria, and allergens.
- Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Causes, Symptoms & TreatmentPink eye (conjunctivitis) is when your eyes look pink because the membrane that covers the sclera, the white of your eye, is inflamed. Increased swelling and blood flow in the sclera are what cause it to change color. This condition is a common issue for people of all ages. Fortunately, it’s usually not serious and very treatable.
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicDiagnosis. In most cases, your health care provider can diagnose pink eye by asking about your recent health history and symptoms and examining your eyes. Rarely, your provider may take a sample of the liquid that drains from your eye for laboratory analysis, called a culture. A culture may be needed if your symptoms are severe or if your ...
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