Symptoms of Conjunctivitis

Have you been experiencing burning sensation and itchiness in your eyes? Have your eyes turned red? You might be experiencing symptoms of conjunctivitis.

What is conjunctivitis?

Conjunctivitis is that condition of eyes which causes inflammation of conjunctiva. Conjunctiva is the transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eyeball.Conjunctivitis is also called as the pink eye.Read on to know more about its causes and symptoms.

Causes of Conjunctivitis

Foreign objects, Viruses, bacteria, chemical splash and  allergies are the reasons that cause conjunctivitis

The symptoms of conjunctivitis are;

·         -Redness in the eye

·         -Teary eyes

·         -Burning sensation

·         -Itchiness in the eye

·         -Thick yellow discharge that forms over the eye especially at nights

·         -Blurriness in  vision

·         -Yellow or green discharge from the eye

 

Certain factors that increase the risk of conjunctivitis are;

·         -Exposure to allergic substances

·         -Conjunctivitis is contagious and any contact with the person either directly or indirectly can cause conjunctivitis.

·         -Usage of contact lenses and not maintaining hygiene can also cause conjunctivitis.

        One must treat conjunctivitis because if left untreated, it can cause inflammation of the cornea which can affect the vision.An ophthalmologist will help you treat conjunctivitis.

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