What causes conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis has a number of - TopicsExpress



          

What causes conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis has a number of different causes including: Viruses Bacteria (such as gonorrhoea or chlamydia) Irritants such as shampoos, dirt, smoke and swimming-pool chlorine Allergies such as dust and pollen, or a special type of allergy that affects some contact lens wearers Conjunctivitis caused by some bacteria and viruses can spread easily from person to person, but it is not a serious health risk if diagnosed promptly. What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis? The symptoms of conjunctivitis differ depending on the cause of the inflammation, but can include: Redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid Increased amount of tears Thick yellow discharge that crusts over the eyelashes, especially after sleep Green or white discharge from the eye Itchy eyes Burning eyes Blurred vision Increased sensitivity to
Posted on: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 14:19:05 +0000

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