Conjunctivitis ।।
CONJUNTIVITIS is an infection of the eyes commonly known as " pink eye" It is most often caused by a virus but can also be caused by bacteria. Symptoms of the eye include: � Redness, irritation, itchiness; may produce lots of tears � Clear or yellow discharge that may make the eyelids stick together, especially in the morning � Swelling of eyelids The tears or the discharges from the eye are infectious People can get conjunctivitis by coming into contact with the tears or discharges from the eyes of an infected person and then touching their own eyes. Also conjunctivitis, when associated with an upper respiratory infection (common cold), can be spread by droplets (e.g., coughing, sneezing). Anyone can get conjunctivitis Preschoolers and school-age children get it most often because of crowding and lack of good handwashing and hygiene. Conjunctivitis is usually a mild illness Viral conjunctivitis will go away by itself in one to six weeks. Yellow pus may be a sig