Please I really need help!! my eye!!! i dont know whats wrong with it.....graphi!

Please I really need help!! my eye!!! i dont know whats wrong with it.....graphicish?

my right eye feels like it was punched, last night it turned all red and i just thought it was irritated so i put a wet towel over it but when i was going to bed white stuff was dripping out of it, this morning i couldnt open my eye, not to be graphic, but there was mucus stuff around my eye. after i cleaned it off, now its really swollen. i am having a lot of trouble looking up in it also. Please does anyone have any ideas of whats wrong. i am really worried!!! thanx

4 weeks ago
who long will this last??? pink eye

Conjunctivitis causes redness of the conjunctiva (the white of the eye and inside the eyelids), usually of both eyes. This may be sore, itchy, burning and sometimes extremely painful. There may also be a dislike of bright light.

If the cause is a bacterial infection, there may a discharge of white/yellow sticky pus from the eye. This may crust on the eyelashes and glue the eyelids together, especially after sleep.

If an allergen is causing the conjunctivitis, the eyes may be swollen, itchy and produce a thin, watery discharge.i suffer from this and regularly use eye drops.

If you suspect conjunctivitis, your doctor will be able to confirm the diagnosis.Simply cleaning the eyes may be all that's needed to help the condition settle on its own

Bacterial conjunctivitis, however, needs swift treatment with antibiotics, either in the form of eye ointment or drops.

Viral conjunctivitis in older children is less serious, but may still be treated with antibiotics if a bacterial cause can't be ruled out. As it's contagious, you should stay at home
Allergic conjunctivitis is treated with anti-inflammatory eye drops. Gentle bathing of the eye and lashes with cooled boiled water may help.