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Pink eye is most often caused by a viral infection. It also can be caused by a bacterial infection, an allergic reaction or — in babies — an incompletely opened tear duct. Though pink eye can be irritating, it rarely affects your vision. Treatments can help ease the discomfort of pink eye.
In most cases, your health care provider can diagnose pink eye by asking about your recent health history and symptoms and examining your eyes. Rarely, your provider may take a sample of the liquid that drains from your eye for laboratory analysis, called a culture.
This eye condition often looks much worse than it feels. Find out possible causes of inflamed, irritated eyes and when to call the doctor.
Pink eye is most commonly caused by a virus, but a bacterial infection or allergies also can be to blame. In babies, pink eye can be caused by a tear duct that is not completely opened. Most viruses will go away on their own. If the cause is bacterial, we will recommend treating the affected eye(s) with an antibiotic drop.
Another condition that causes inflammation of the eyelid is a chalazion. A chalazion occurs when there's a blockage in one of the small oil glands near the eyelashes. Unlike a stye, a chalazion usually isn't painful and tends to be most prominent on the inner side of the eyelid.
Have a burning, itching or throbbing eye? Find out possible causes of eye pain and when it's time to call the doctor.
Possible causes of uveitis are infection, injury, or an autoimmune or inflammatory disease. Many times a cause can't be identified. Uveitis can be serious, leading to permanent vision loss. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent complications and preserve your vision.
Eyes feeling dry and uncomfortable? Inadequate tear production is a common — and very treatable — eye condition. Find out what causes it and how to relieve symptoms.
The cause of a subconjunctival hemorrhage isn't always known. The following actions may cause a small blood vessel to rupture in your eye: Violent coughing; Powerful sneezing; Straining; Vomiting; In some cases, a subconjunctival hemorrhage may result from an eye injury, including: Roughly rubbing your eye; Trauma, such as a foreign object ...
Chronic pink eye. Blepharitis can lead to recurrent bouts of pink eye (conjunctivitis). Injury to the cornea. Constant irritation from inflamed eyelids or misdirected eyelashes can cause a sore to develop on your cornea. Not having enough tears could increase your risk of a corneal infection.