What are the signs and symptoms of pink-eye?!


Question:

What are the signs and symptoms of pink-eye?

i went to bed at 9am this morning, woke up at 3:30 pm and my eye was watering like a fountain...it is swollen and a little tender like i was hit..and it is also pretty red...
i think i may have pink-eye, but my eye dosent itch??
can you tell me if it is, and what i should o about it...with a doctors visit being my last resort...
help..


Answers:

Viral conjunctivitis (Pink eye)

· Watery discharge

· Irritation

· Red eye

· Infection usually begins with one eye, but may spread easily to the fellow eye



Allergic conjunctivitis

· Usually affects both eyes

· Itching

· Tearing

· Swollen eyelids



Bacterial conjunctivitis

· Stringy discharge that may cause the lids to stick together, especially after sleeping

· Swelling of the conjunctiva

· Redness

· Tearing

· Irritation and/or a gritty feeling

· Usually affects only one eye, but may spread easily to the fellow eye




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