conjunctivitis…

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eye, inflammation, conjunctiva, pink eye, conjunctivitis is inflammation, infection, the membrane lining the eyelids, conjunctiva, conjunctiva is exposed to bacteria, irritants, tears help protect the conjunctiva by diluting bacteria, washing it away, tears also contain enzymes, antibodies which kill bacteria, many causes, conjunctivitis, viruses, the most common cause, bacteria, chlamydia, fungus, parasitic agents, "pink eye", a viral infection, the conjunctiva, infections, contagious among children, handwashing is key to preventing the spread, the virus, is similar, type which cause the common cold, bacteria, an uncommon cause of conjunctivitis, many physicians give a mild antibiotic eyedrop, pink eye, prevent bacterial conjunctivitis, conjunctivitis, allergies, allergic conjunctivitis, chemical exposure, certain systemic diseases, newborns, infected by bacteria, in the birth canal, ophthalmia neonatorum, must be treated immediately to preserve sight, use of contact lenses, particularly extended-wear lenses, cause conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, viral conjunctivitis, allergic conjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, trachoma, neonatal conjunctivitis, increased tearing, eye pain, redness, in the eyes, gritty feeling, in the eyes, itching, the eye, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, crusts that form on the eyelid overnight, examination of eyes, swab of conjunctiva, analysis, treatment of conjunctivitis depends upon the cause, allergic conjunctivitis, respond to treatment, underlying allergies, disappear on its own, the allergen that caused it is removed, cool compresses soothing, allergic conjunctivitis, antibiotic medication, eye drops, bacterial conjunctivitis, viral conjunctivitis, disappear on its own, discomfort, viral, bacterial conjunctivitis, soothed by applying warm compresses, a clean cloth soaked in warm water, to closed eyes, outcome, reinfection, a household, school, occur, preventive measures, not followed, symptoms persist longer than 3, 4 days, good hygiene, prevent the spread of conjunctivitis, keep hands away, eye, wash the hands frequently, change pillowcases frequently, replace eye cosmetics regularly, not share eye cosmetics, not share towels, handkerchiefs, handle, clean contact lenses properly.