Conjunctivitis (commonly called "pinkeye") is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids), often due to infection. There are three common varieties of conjunctivitis, viral, allergic, and bacterial. Other causes of conjunctivitis include thermal and ultraviolet burns, chemicals, toxins, overuse of contact lenses, foreign bodies, vitamin deficiency, dry eye, dryness due to inadequate lid closure, exposure to chickens infected with Newcastle disease, epithelial dysplasia (pre-cancerous changes), and ...

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Conjunctivitis - Symptoms. Redness, irritation and watering of the eyes are symptoms common to all forms of conjunctivitis. Itch is variable. Acute allergic conjunctivitis is typically itchy, sometimes distressingly so, and the patient often complains of some lid swelling. Chronic allergy often causes just itch or irritation, and often much frustration because the absence of redness or dis ...

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Conjunctivitis sometimes requires medical attention. The appropriate treatment depends on the cause of the problem. For the allergic type, cool compresses and artificial tears sometimes relieve discomfort in mild cases. In more severe cases, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and antihistamines may be prescribed. Some patients with persistent allergic conjunctivitis may also require topical steroid drops. Bacterial conjunctivitis is usually treated with antibiotic e ...

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There are three common varieties of conjunctivitis, viral, allergic, and bacterial. Other causes of conjunctivitis include thermal and ultraviolet burns, chemicals, toxins, overuse of contact lenses, foreign bodies, vitamin deficiency, dry eye, dryness due to inadequate lid closure, exposure to chickens infected with Newcastle disease, epithelial dysplasia (pre-cancerous changes), and some conditions of unknown cause such as sarcoidosis. Viral conjunctivitis is spread by aerosol or contact of a variety of contagious viruses, in ...

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Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis - Epidemiology, Conjunctivitis - Diagnosis, Conjunctivitis - Symptoms, Conjunctivitis - Signs, Conjunctivitis - Differential diagnosis, Conjunctivitis - Investigations, Conjunctivitis - Treatment and management

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Conjunctivitis sometimes requires medical attention. The appropriate treatment depends on the cause of the problem. For the allergic type, cool compresses and artificial tears sometimes relieve discomfort in mild cases. In more severe cases, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and antihistamines may be prescribed. Some patients with persistent allergic conjunctivitis may also require topical steroid drops. Bacterial conjunctivitis is usually treated with antibiotic e ...

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Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis - Epidemiology, Conjunctivitis - Diagnosis, Conjunctivitis - Symptoms, Conjunctivitis - Signs, Conjunctivitis - Differential diagnosis, Conjunctivitis - Investigations, Conjunctivitis - Treatment and management

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Viral conjunctivitis is spread by aerosol or contact of a variety of contagious viruses, including many that cause the common cold, so that it is often associated with upper respiratory tract symptoms. Clusters of cases have been due to transfer on ophthalmic instruments which make contact with the eye (e.g., tonometers) and have not been adequately sterilised. Allergic conjunctivitis occurs more frequently among those with allergic conditions, with the symptoms having a seasonal correlation. It can also be caused by all ...

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Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis - Epidemiology, Conjunctivitis - Diagnosis, Conjunctivitis - Symptoms, Conjunctivitis - Signs, Conjunctivitis - Differential diagnosis, Conjunctivitis - Investigations, Conjunctivitis - Treatment and management

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