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Conjunctivitis also known as eye flu or pink eye
is a very common problem. Check out information about its causes and
symptoms.
Conjunctivitis Information
The infection occurring in the conjunctiva that lines
the eyelid is called conjunctivitis. Popularly known as pink eye,
conjunctivitis mostly occurs due to an allergic reaction or an
infection. The inflammation that results from it causes swelling of the
small blood vessels, which, in turn, gives a pink or red cast to the
white portion of the eyes. A highly contagious disease, conjunctivitis
can spread from one person to other through direct contact. Overcrowded
places, dirty surroundings and unhealthy living standards worsen the
ailment. In the following lines, we have listed the various causes and
symptoms of conjunctivitis.
Causes Of Conjunctivitis
- Direct contact with an infected person
- Overcrowding
- Unhygienic surroundings
- Eyestrain
- Bacteria
- Virus
- Irritating substance or material in the eyes
- Allergies
- Ophthalmia neonatorum
- Environmental factors, such as smoke, dust, or pollen
- Chemical splash in the eye
Symptoms Of Conjunctivitis
- Eyes turn reddish
- Itching in the eyes
- Watery secretion from the eyes
- Pus formation in the eyes
- Redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid
- Increased amount of tears
- Thick yellow discharge from the eyes, which crusts over the
eyelashes, especially after sleep
- Green or white discharge from the eye
- Burning eyes
- Blurred vision
- Increased sensitivity to light
- Inflamed eyes
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