Pink Eye Symptoms
Pink eye, conjunctivitis can be an irritating condition, but it's usually harmless to sight and typically doesn't require extensive or emergency treatment. Yet because conjunctivitis can be highly contagious for as long as two weeks after signs and symptoms begin, it's important to seek diagnosis and treatment early. Conjunctivitis
is the inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid. It's
characterized by redness and a gritty sensation in your eye, along with itching.
Often, a discharge forms a crust on your eyelashes during the night. Pink
eye symptoms of conjunctivitis include:
- Redness in one or both eyes
- Itchiness in one or both eyes
- A discharge in one or both eyes that forms a crust during the night
- Tearing
- Blurred vision and sensitivity to light
- A gritty feeling in one or both eyes
If you have a young infant with recurrent conjunctivitis or persistent eye
tearing, you may need to have an eye doctor check for an obstructed tear duct.
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