Pink Eye or Conjunctivitis

Pink eye is a symptom of the common eye disease conjunctivitis. Inflammation occurs in the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and interior lining of the eyelids.

Read these pink eye articles on AllAboutVision.com...

• An Overview of Pink Eye and How to Prevent It
• Conjunctivitis: Bacterial, Viral and Other Types

See also:

• Yahoo Pink Eye Listings
• Open Directory Pink Eye Listings

There are several types of conjunctivitis, and it is possible to tell which form you have by the way your eye feels. The different types include the following:

• Viral conjunctivitis
• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC)

Your eye doctor can best diagnose which type of pink eye you have so that appropriate treatment can be administered.

Pinkeye is contagious and can be hard to control if proper precautions aren't taken. The best way to prevent pinkeye is to wash your hands frequently and keep them away from your eyes and face.

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