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