Pink May Be Trendy, But Pinkeye Isn’t
Conjunctivitis is like getting a cold in your eye
Commonly called pinkeye, conjunctivitis is a redness and swelling of the eye and eyelid. Though bloodshot eyes may be caused by allergies, lack of sleep, alcohol, and other lifestyle factors, conjunctivitis is most commonly the result of an infection.
Though many people think of elementary school outbreaks of conjunctivitis, pinkeye is not in fact highly contagious. The same viruses that cause a common cold when they infect the nose or throat can cause conjunctivitis in the eye. Please note that this means that wiping your mucus and then rubbing your eyes is not a good choice!
Fortunately, it's not typically serious, and generally clears up within about a week without treatment. Severe symptoms may be managed with a doctor's assistance.
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