Posts tagged with "viral conjunctivitis"
8 Telltale Symptoms of Pinkeye
Posted in : Conjunctivitis / April 9, 2010 / Comment Now
Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation of clear membranes that cover the white portion of the eye and membrane in the internal portion of eyelids. Symptoms of Pinkeye mostly occur due to viral or bacterial infection, though allergy, toxins and causal ailments could additionally don a part.
Bacterial and viral pinkeye are exceedingly transmittable and could be easily transmitted via inadequate sanitary habits or when items from an infected person are shared or when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Allergic pinkeye develops due to seasonally present pollens, animal shedding, and certain cosmetic products.
Chemical pinkeye is caused due to toxic chemical substances or solutions, inclusive of bleaches and polishes used on furnishings.
Allergic and chemical pink eye are non-contagious.
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Conjunctivitis Symptoms: Comprehending Them
Posted in : Eye Conditions / February 23, 2010 / Comment Now
Conjunctivitis (or pink eye) is an uncomfortable inflammation affecting the conjunctiva, the thin, clear membranes that cover the white area of the eye and line interiors of the eyelid.
Conjunctivitis Causes
Conjunctivitis occurs due to varying causes comprising of:
Virus
Bacterial forms (for instance Chlamydia, gonorrhea)
Irritant like shampoo, dust, smoke and chlorinated water.
Dust, pollen or other kinds of allergy forms or a particular kind of allergy which is known to affect a number of contact lens users.
Conjunctivitis occurring due to various bacterial and viral forms could be quite transmittable, however not posing a grave risk to health in case prompt diagnosis is done. Conjunctivitis among newly born babies must be instantaneously brought to the doctor’s notice.
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