Pink eyes (Conjunctivitis) go viral in Karachi

[Rameez Chaudhry]

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Conjunctivitisis spreading like wild fire in Karachi; every 5[SUP]th[/SUP] person is infected with this viral infection. Watch video

 

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بھتے اور ٹارگٹ کلنگ کے خوف میں رہتی آنکھیں ٹھیک کیسے رہ سکتی ہیں

 

[Night_Hawk]

[h=1]Pink Eye: Usually Mild and Easy to Treat
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Pink, itchy eyes? Pink eye – or conjunctivitis – is common and spreads easily. It sometimes needs medical treatment, depending on the cause. Know the symptoms, when to seek treatment, and how to help prevent it.
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is one of the most common and treatable eye conditions in children and adults. It is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, clear tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid and the white part of the eyeball. This inflammation makes blood vessels more visible and gives the eye a pink or reddish color.
[h=3]What Are the Symptoms of Pink Eye?[/h]The signs and symptoms of pink eye may vary depending on the cause, but they usually include:

Signs and symptoms of pink eye can vary but typically include redness or swelling of the white of the eye.

• Redness or swelling of the white of the eye or inside the eyelids
• Increased amount of tears
• White, yellow or green eye discharge
• Itchy eyes
• Burning eyes
• Increased sensitivity to light
• Gritty feeling in the eye
• Crusting of the eyelids or lashes

[h=3]What Causes Pink Eye?[/h]There are four main causes of pink eye:

• Viruses
• Bacteria
• Allergens (like pet dander or dust mites)
• Irritants (like smog or swimming pool chlorine) that infect or irritate the eye and eyelid lining

[h=3]How Is Pink Eye Treated?[/h]The treatment for pink eye depends on the cause. See conjunctivitis treatment. Pink eye is usually mild and will often get better on its own, even without treatment. However, there are times when it is important to see a healthcare professional and get an antibiotic or other medical treatment.
[h=3]How Do I Stop Pink Eye from Spreading?[/h]Pink eye caused by a virus or bacteria is very contagious and spreads easily and quickly from person to person. Pink eye that is caused by allergens or irritants is not contagious, but it is possible to develop a secondary infection caused by a virus or bacteria that is contagious. By following some simple self-care steps, like washing your hands and not touching your eyes, you can reduce the risk of getting or spreading pink eye. See conjunctivitis prevention.
[h=3]When Should I Call a Health Care Provider?[/h]Most cases of pink eye are mild and get better without treatment. However, severe cases need to be looked at by a healthcare professional and may require specific treatment and close follow-up. If you have pink eye, you should see your healthcare professional if you have:

• Moderate to severe pain in your eye(s)
• Blurred vision or increased sensitivity to light
• Intense redness in the eye(s)
• A weakened immune system, for example from HIV or cancer treatment
• Bacterial pink eye that does not improve after 24 hours of antibiotic use
• Symptoms that get worse or don't improve
• Pre-existing eye conditions that may put you at risk for complications or severe infection

Pink eye in newborns can be very serious because it may cause long-term eye problems or lead to infection of organs other than the eye.


[h=3]Pink Eye in Newborns[/h]A newborn baby who has symptoms of pink eye should see a healthcare professional. Pink eye in newborns can be caused by an infection, irritation, or a blocked tear duct.
Neonatal pink eye caused by sexually transmitted infections, like gonorrhea or chlamydia, can be very serious. If you are pregnant and think you may have a sexually transmitted infection, visit your healthcare professional for testing and treatment. If you don't know whether you have a sexually transmitted infection but have recently given birth and your newborn shows signs of pink eye, visit your child's healthcare professional right away.
Most hospitals are required by state law to put drops or ointment in a newborn's eyes to prevent pink eye.
http://www.cdc.gov/features/conjunctivitis/

 

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[h=1]igns & Symptoms[/h] It can be hard to determine the exact cause of every case of conjunctivitis. This is because some signs and symptoms of the condition may be similar depending on the cause.



Symptoms of conjunctivitis can include

• Pink or red color in the white of the eye(s) (often one eye for bacterial and often both eyes for viral or allergic conjunctivitis)
• Swelling of the conjunctiva (the thin layer that lines the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelid) and/or eyelids
• Increased tearing
• Discharge of pus, especially yellow-green (more common in bacterial conjunctivitis)
• Itching, irritation, and/or burning
• Feeling like a foreign body is in the eye(s) or an urge to rub the eye(s)
• Crusting of eyelids or lashes sometimes occurs, especially in the morning
• Symptoms of a cold, flu, or other respiratory infection may also be present
• Sensitivity to bright light sometimes occurs
• Enlargement and/or tenderness, in some cases, of the lymph node in front of the ear. This enlargement may feel like a small lump when touched. (Lymph nodes act as filters in the body, collecting and destroying viruses and bacteria.)
• Symptoms of allergy, such as an itchy nose, sneezing, a scratchy throat, or asthma may be present in cases of allergic conjunctivitis
• Contact lenses that do not stay in place on the eye and/or feel uncomfortable due to bumps that may form under the eyelid

Sometimes there are situations that can help your healthcare provider determine what is causing the conjunctivitis. For example, if a person with allergies develops conjunctivitis when the pollen count increases in the spring, this would be a sign that he or she might have allergic conjunctivitis. And if someone develops conjunctivitis during an outbreak of viral conjunctivitis, this would be a sign that he or she might have viral conjunctivitis.