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Also known as pink eye, conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the whites of the eyes (conjunctiva) from infection or allergies, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) says. How is it transmitted?
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye or Madras eye, [4] [5] is inflammation of the conjunctiva and the inner surface of the eyelid. [6] It makes the eye appear pink or reddish. [1] Pain, burning, scratchiness, or itchiness may occur. [1] The affected eye may have increased tears or be "stuck shut" in the morning. [1] Swelling of the sclera ...
Angular cheilitis is thought to be a multifactorial disorder of infectious origin, [10] with many local and systemic predisposing factors. [11] The sores in angular cheilitis are often infected with fungi (yeasts), bacteria, or a combination thereof; [8] this may represent a secondary, opportunistic infection by these pathogens.
[1] [8] Symptoms of the aforementioned ocular diseases include itching and pink to reddish eye(s). [2] These two eye conditions are mediated by mast cells. [ 2 ] [ 8 ] Nonspecific measures to ameliorate symptoms include cold compresses, eyewashes with tear substitutes, and avoidance of allergens. [ 2 ]
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Nearly 45,000 children received care for pink eye at a doctor's office, eye clinic or emergency room and 69% were prescribed antibiotics, which come in drops and ointments.
As of September 2023, Punjab had reported a total of 86,133 cases of pink eye. Within a 24-hour span, Lahore saw an additional 85 new cases. At that time, the city's air quality worsened due to reduced rainfall in that year. Remarkably, the total number of cases had doubled since the previous month of August. [3] [4]
Digital-related eye strain is marked by symptoms that can include dry, achy or even painful eyes; blurry vision; burning, stinging or redness; watery eyes or the sensation of having sand or ...