{"id":5741,"date":"2020-01-02T19:22:47","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T19:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=5741"},"modified":"2020-01-02T19:22:49","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T19:22:49","slug":"what-is-pinkeye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/what-is-pinkeye\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Pinkeye ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ThinkstockPhotos-540963284-300x2001-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5743\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinkeye,\nalso known as conjunctivitis, is one of the most common and highly treatable\neye conditions.&nbsp; More than three million adults and children in the U.S.\ncontract pinkeye every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?attachment_id=5526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinkeye\noccurs when the thin, clear tissue under the eyelid, known as the conjunctiva,\nbecomes inflamed. &nbsp;This inflammation makes the blood vessels in the eye\nmore visible, giving them a pink appearance.&nbsp; People who develop pinkeye\ntypically experience pain, or feel a burning or itchy sensation. Their eyes may\nalso tear and form a discharge that crusts while sleeping.&nbsp; Other symptoms\nmay include swelling, tenderness or sensitivity to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare several causes for pinkeye, but it is most commonly either viral, which is\nthe most contagious form, or due to a bacterial infection. Other factors that\ncan lead to pinkeye include exposure to irritants such as shampoo, cosmetics,\ndirt, or pool chlorine, an allergic reaction to pollen, dust, or smoke, or a\nreaction to eye drops or contact lenses. &nbsp;Usually a doctor can diagnose\npinkeye through a routine examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treating\npinkeye depends on the cause of the condition. &nbsp;In most cases it is\ntreated by administering artificial tears, which can be purchased\nover-the-counter, to treat the dryness and cold compresses to treat\ninflammation. If pinkeye has developed due to a bacterial infection,\nantibiotics may be prescribed. Symptoms of pinkeye typically last anywhere from\none to two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To\navoid contracting pinkeye, take the following precautions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm\nwater. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer\nthat contains at least 60 percent&nbsp;alcohol.<\/li><li>Avoid touching or rubbing your&nbsp;eyes.<\/li><li>Avoid sharing towels, blankets,\nand&nbsp;pillowcases.<\/li><li>Do not share eye makeup, face makeup, makeup\nbrushes, contact lenses or containers, or&nbsp;eyeglasses.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nrare cases pinkeye can lead to complications. Please see a doctor if you\nexperience moderate to severe pain your eyes, if you have problems with your\nvision, or if symptoms persist or worsen over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinkeye,\nalso known as conjunctivitis, is one of the most common and highly treatable\neye conditions.&nbsp; More than three million adults and children in the U.S.\ncontract pinkeye every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?attachment_id=5526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinkeye\noccurs when the thin, clear tissue under the eyelid, known as the conjunctiva,\nbecomes inflamed. &nbsp;This inflammation makes the blood vessels in the eye\nmore visible, giving them a pink appearance.&nbsp; People who develop pinkeye\ntypically experience pain, or feel a burning or itchy sensation. Their eyes may\nalso tear and form a discharge that crusts while sleeping.&nbsp; Other symptoms\nmay include swelling, tenderness or sensitivity to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare several causes for pinkeye, but it is most commonly either viral, which is\nthe most contagious form, or due to a bacterial infection. Other factors that\ncan lead to pinkeye include exposure to irritants such as shampoo, cosmetics,\ndirt, or pool chlorine, an allergic reaction to pollen, dust, or smoke, or a\nreaction to eye drops or contact lenses. &nbsp;Usually a doctor can diagnose\npinkeye through a routine examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treating\npinkeye depends on the cause of the condition. &nbsp;In most cases it is\ntreated by administering artificial tears, which can be purchased\nover-the-counter, to treat the dryness and cold compresses to treat\ninflammation. If pinkeye has developed due to a bacterial infection,\nantibiotics may be prescribed. Symptoms of pinkeye typically last anywhere from\none to two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To\navoid contracting pinkeye, take the following precautions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm\nwater. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer\nthat contains at least 60 percent&nbsp;alcohol.<\/li><li>Avoid touching or rubbing your&nbsp;eyes.<\/li><li>Avoid sharing towels, blankets,\nand&nbsp;pillowcases.<\/li><li>Do not share eye makeup, face makeup, makeup\nbrushes, contact lenses or containers, or&nbsp;eyeglasses.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nrare cases pinkeye can lead to complications. Please see a doctor if you\nexperience moderate to severe pain your eyes, if you have problems with your\nvision, or if symptoms persist or worsen over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make an appointment\nat Flushing Hospital, please call 718-670-5486.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pinkeye, also known as conjunctivitis, is one of the most common and highly treatable eye conditions.&nbsp; More than three million adults and children in the U.S. contract pinkeye every year. 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