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Conjunctivitis Innovations

 Conjunctivitis, also referred to as pink eye, is inflammation of the outermost layer of the white a part of the attention and therefore the inner surface of the eyelid. It makes the attention appear pink or reddish. Pain, burning, scratchiness, or itchiness may occur. The affected eye may have increased tears or be "stuck shut" within the morning. Swelling of the white a part of the attention can also occur. Itching is more common in cases thanks to allergies. Conjunctivitis can affect one or both eyes. The most common infectious causes are viral followed by bacterial. The virus infection may occur along side other symptoms of a standard cold. Both viral and bacterial cases are easily spread between people. Allergies to pollen or animal hair also are a standard cause. Diagnosis is usually supported signs and symptoms. Occasionally, a sample of the discharge is shipped for culture. Prevention is partly by handwashing. Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Within the majority of viral cases, there's no specific treatment. Most cases thanks to a bacterial infection also resolve without treatment; however, antibiotics can shorten the illness. People that wear contact lenses and people whose infection is caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia should be treated. Allergic cases are often treated with antihistamines or mastocyte inhibitor drops.    

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