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(316) 942-7496Pink eye or conjunctivitis as it is referred to by doctors is an infection of the eye, and it is highly contagious. Pinkeye causes swelling and redness of the lining of the eye, as it affects the mucous membrane that lines the eyelid and the surface of the eye.
The different types of pink eye you can get are:
In most cases of pinkeye, it is caused by:
The symptoms of pinkeye can start with a scratchy sensation in the affected eye. Your eyelids will become swollen, sore and inflamed, and your vision will become blurred and you will experience a discharge from the affected eye. In addition to the soreness of swelling and blurred vision, you might experience the presence of a sticky, crusty substance, depending on which type of pink eye you have.
However, pinkeye is a common eye disease, and with medication, it goes away within seven to 10 days. Although it is most common in children, adults can contract pink eye as well. It is important to note that pink eye is highly contagious. If you have the infection in one eye, you can easily contract it in the other eye if you do not follow safety precautions. For example:
We treat all cases of eye allergies, including pinkeye. We understand that sometimes people contract pink eye due to allergies or from an infected person. We other several treatment options such as:
To get the best treatment for your pink eye in Wichita, visit our Wichita optometrist. You can schedule an appointment today with one of our friendly and experienced optometrists by calling (316) 942-7496.
Pink eye or conjunctivitis as it is referred to by doctors is an infection of the eye, and it is highly contagious. Pinkeye causes swelling and redness of the lining of the eye, as it affects the mucous membrane that lines the eyelid and the surface of the eye.
The different types of pink eye you can get are:
In most cases of pinkeye, it is caused by:
The symptoms of pinkeye can start with a scratchy sensation in the affected eye. Your eyelids will become swollen, sore and inflamed, and your vision will become blurred and you will experience a discharge from the affected eye. In addition to the soreness of swelling and blurred vision, you might experience the presence of a sticky, crusty substance, depending on which type of pink eye you have.
However, pinkeye is a common eye disease, and with medication, it goes away within seven to 10 days. Although it is most common in children, adults can contract pink eye as well. It is important to note that pink eye is highly contagious. If you have the infection in one eye, you can easily contract it in the other eye if you do not follow safety precautions. For example:
We treat all cases of eye allergies, including pinkeye. We understand that sometimes people contract pink eye due to allergies or from an infected person. We other several treatment options such as:
To get the best treatment for your pink eye in Wichita, visit our Wichita optometrist. You can schedule an appointment today with one of our friendly and experienced optometrists by calling (316) 942-7496.