{"id":6834,"date":"2022-06-01T16:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T11:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/?p=6834"},"modified":"2023-09-05T14:57:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T09:57:22","slug":"symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/","title":{"rendered":"Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) Infection \u2013 Its Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Conjunctivitis, sometimes known as \u2018<em>pink eye<\/em>\u2019, is an infection or swelling of the conjunctiva \u2013 a thin, transparent membrane that covers the white area of the eye and sits over the inner surface of the eyelid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blood vessels in your conjunctiva become irritated when you have pink eye. This causes your eye to get red or pink, which is a sign of conjunctivitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read further to have complete detail of pink eye infection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/#how_do_i_know_if_i_am_getting_pink_eyes_symptoms_to_look_for\" title=\"How DO I Know If I Am Getting Pink Eyes? Symptoms to Look for\">How DO I Know If I Am Getting Pink Eyes? Symptoms to Look for<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/#types_and_causes_of_pink_eye\" title=\"Types and Causes of Pink Eye\">Types and Causes of Pink Eye<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/#1-_infectious_conjunctivitis\" title=\"1- Infectious Conjunctivitis\">1- Infectious Conjunctivitis<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/#2-_allergic_conjunctivitis\" title=\"2- Allergic Conjunctivitis\">2- Allergic Conjunctivitis<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/#3-_chemical_conjunctivitis\" title=\"3- Chemical Conjunctivitis\">3- Chemical Conjunctivitis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/#conjunctivitis_treatment\" title=\"Conjunctivitis Treatment&nbsp;\">Conjunctivitis Treatment&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/#bacterial_conjunctivitis_treatment\" title=\"Bacterial Conjunctivitis Treatment\">Bacterial Conjunctivitis Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/#viral_conjunctivitis_treatment\" title=\"Viral Conjunctivitis Treatment\">Viral Conjunctivitis Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/#allergic_conjunctivitis_treatment\" title=\"Allergic Conjunctivitis Treatment\">Allergic Conjunctivitis Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/#chemical_conjunctivitis_treatment\" title=\"Chemical Conjunctivitis Treatment\">Chemical Conjunctivitis Treatment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/#is_pink_eye_contagious\" title=\"Is Pink Eye Contagious?\">Is Pink Eye Contagious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/#how_can_you_prevent_conjunctivitis\" title=\"How Can You Prevent Conjunctivitis?\">How Can You Prevent Conjunctivitis?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/#preventive_measure_when_you_have_conjunctivitis\" title=\"Preventive Measure When You Have Conjunctivitis\">Preventive Measure When You Have Conjunctivitis<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/#when_you_are_around_someone_with_conjunctivitis\" title=\"When You Are Around Someone with Conjunctivitis\">When You Are Around Someone with Conjunctivitis<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/symptoms-treatment-and-prevention-of-pink-eye\/#preventive_measure_to_avoid_getting_sick_again\" title=\"Preventive Measure to Avoid Getting Sick Again\">Preventive Measure to Avoid Getting Sick Again<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_i_know_if_i_am_getting_pink_eyes_symptoms_to_look_for\"><\/span><strong>How DO I Know If I Am Getting Pink Eyes? Symptoms to Look for<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different varieties of <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/diseases\/pink-eye-conjunctivitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pink eye<\/a> can have slightly different symptoms, but it&#8217;s crucial to see a doctor if you start to notice any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eyes with a pink or crimson tone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Itchy eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watery eyes with abnormal amount of tears<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling in eyelids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eyelid swelling&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blurred vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Painful eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased sensitivity to light&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eyelashes stuck together in the morning because of thick yellow discharge from eyes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"types_and_causes_of_pink_eye\"><\/span><strong>Types and Causes of Pink Eye<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pink eye can be classified into three categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_infectious_conjunctivitis\"><\/span><strong>1- Infectious Conjunctivitis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two main varieties of infectious pink eye include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bacterial pink eye: <\/strong>It can be transmitted to one or both eyes by personal contact, poor hygiene (touching eyes with dirty hands), or the use of infected makeup or facial creams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Viral pink eye:<\/strong> Viruses associated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/diseases\/common-cold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">common cold<\/a>, upper respiratory tract illness, and, in rarer cases, herpes and sexually transmitted diseases can cause infection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_allergic_conjunctivitis\"><\/span><strong>2- Allergic Conjunctivitis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seasonal allergies are the most common cause of allergic pink eye. It develops when eyes come into contact with a substance to which they are allergic, such as pollen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, if you wear hard contact lenses or soft contact lenses that aren&#8217;t updated frequently enough, you may get an allergic kind of pink eye called large papillary conjunctivitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_chemical_conjunctivitis\"><\/span><strong>3- Chemical Conjunctivitis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Irritants such as chlorine in pools, air pollution, and other pollutants can also cause pink eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/how-to-get-rid-of-puffy-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">habits that affect eyesight<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conjunctivitis_treatment\"><\/span><strong>Conjunctivitis Treatment&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Conjunctivitis treatment is done differently depending on the cause. These include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bacterial_conjunctivitis_treatment\"><\/span><strong>Bacterial Conjunctivitis Treatment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the top reviewed Ophthalmologist in Lahore, <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/lahore\/ophthalmologist\/dr-muhammad-saad-aziz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Muhammad Saad Aziz<\/a> &#8221; <em>Antibiotics are the most common treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis<\/em>.&#8221; Adults, on the whole, prefer eye drops. On the other hand, ointment is a better option for children as it is easy to administer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of bacterial infections, your doctor may prescribe <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/novidat-tablet-uses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Novidat tablets to relieve the symptoms<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Your symptoms will most likely start to fade in a few days if you take antibiotic medicine, but <strong><em>it&#8217;s critical to finish the entire prescription to avoid pink eye recurrence<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"viral_conjunctivitis_treatment\"><\/span><strong>Viral Conjunctivitis Treatment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no specific therapies for conjunctivitis caused by a viral infection. The virus is fought by your body on its own. A cool, moist towel placed over your eyes can help pink eye infected people feel more at ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"allergic_conjunctivitis_treatment\"><\/span><strong>Allergic Conjunctivitis Treatment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to cure pink eye caused by an allergen, your doctor would most likely prescribe an antihistamine to reduce irritation. Antihistamines such as loratadine and diphenhydramine are available over-the-counter. Antihistamine eye drops and anti-inflammatory eye drops are two other options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chemical_conjunctivitis_treatment\"><\/span><strong>Chemical Conjunctivitis Treatment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a chemical pink eye, you can relieve symptoms by rinsing your eye with saline. If the condition is serious enough, topical steroids may be administered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also know about <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/how-to-get-rid-of-puffy-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to get rid of puffy eyes<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_pink_eye_contagious\"><\/span><strong>Is Pink Eye Contagious?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pink eye, both bacterial and viral, is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/conjunctivitis\/about\/prevention.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">extremely contagious<\/a>. It is easily transmitted from one person to another. For example, if someone with viral pink eye contacts their eye and then touches your hand, and you then touch your eyes, you may contract pink eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pink eye is contagious for as long as the individual is experiencing symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_can_you_prevent_conjunctivitis\"><\/span><strong>How Can You Prevent Conjunctivitis?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most effective ways to prevent and stop the spread of conjunctivitis is to maintain proper hygiene. How? To know that read further:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/prevention-of-conjunctivitis-840x480.jpg\" alt=\"prevention-of-conjunctivitis\" class=\"wp-image-6837\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"preventive_measure_when_you_have_conjunctivitis\"><\/span><strong>Preventive Measure When You Have Conjunctivitis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have conjunctivitis, you can help prevent it from spreading to others by doing the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds before and after cleaning, or administering eye drops or ointment to your infected eye.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Touching or rubbing your eyes is not a good idea. Avoid it. This could aggravate the problem or transmit it to your other eye.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a clean, wet washcloth or fresh cotton ball, cleanse any discharge from around your eyes multiple times a day using clean hands.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pillowcases, sheets, washcloths, and towels should be washed frequently in hot water with detergent, and your hands should be washed after handling such items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wearing contact lenses is not recommended until your eye doctor confirms it&#8217;s safe to do so.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean your eyeglasses, being cautious not to contaminate anything that may be shared by others (such as hand towels).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid sharing pillows, washcloths, towels, eye or face makeup, makeup brushes, or eyeglasses.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t use swimming pools.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when_you_are_around_someone_with_conjunctivitis\"><\/span><strong>When You Are Around Someone with Conjunctivitis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re around someone who has conjunctivitis, take these precautions to avoid becoming infected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wash your hands after coming into contact with an infected person or the products he or she uses, such as applying eye drops or ointment to an infected person&#8217;s eye(s) or putting their bed linens in the washer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not share pillows, washcloths, eye or face makeup, makeup brushes, contact lenses, contact lens storage cases, or eyeglasses that have been used by an infected person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"preventive_measure_to_avoid_getting_sick_again\"><\/span><strong>Preventive Measure to Avoid Getting Sick Again<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, if you have conjunctivitis, you can take actions to avoid reinfection once the infection has cleared up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any eye or face makeup, as well as any makeup brushes that you used while infected, should be thrown away and replaced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discard any disposable contact lenses or cases you may have worn while your eyes were infected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean your eyeglasses and cases from when you were infected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conjunctivitis, sometimes known as \u2018pink eye\u2019, is an infection or swelling of the conjunctiva \u2013&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":6836,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6834","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-health"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) Infection \u2013 Its Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention\u00a0 - Healthwire<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Pink eye also known as conjunctivitis is an infection of the conjunctiva. 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