Conjunctivitis Journals

Conjunctivitis means inflammation and swelling of the thin, clear layer that covers the white of your eye and lines your eyelid (the conjunctiva). It can make your eyes look red, feel gritty and be watery or sticky. It’s sometimes called pink eye. Conjunctivitis is common, especially in children. It usually gets better on its own within a week or so. There are things you can do to ease your symptoms, often with the help of treatments you can get from your pharmacist. You don’t usually need to see your GP for conjunctivitis, but there are some occasions when it’s important to seek medical advice. There are three main types of conjunctivitis such as, infective conjunctivitis, which may be caused by viruses or bacteria, allergic conjunctivitis, for instance as part of hay fever if you’re allergic to pollen', irritant (chemical) conjunctivitis, when your eyes come into contact with something which irritates them (for example, chlorine in swimming pools). Allergic Conjunctivitis are Usually occurs in both eyes, Can produce intense itching, tearing, and swelling in the eyes, May occur with symptoms of allergies, such as an itchy nose, sneezing, a scratchy throat, or asthma. Viral Conjunctivitis can occur with symptoms of a cold, flu, or other respiratory infection, Usually begins in one eye and may spread to the other eye within days, Discharge from the eye is usually watery rather than thick.

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