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**__S__****__cientific Name:__** Conjunc tivitis ﻿﻿__**What is Pink Eye?**__ Pink eye is the inflammation of the outer layer of the eye called the Conjunctiva. **__ What causes Pink Eye? __** There are usually three types of ways you could get Pink Eye: **Bacterial Infection:** Where bacteria gets inside the eye that makes a yellowish liquid that makes the eyelids stick together. Symptoms include severe hardening of the eyelids. This type of conjunctivitis does not spread to the other eye. **Viral Infection:** Symptoms of viral infection include itchiness and watery eyes. Viral infection is usually linked with a common cold or sore throat making it more common. If infection starts in one eye it is possible it might spread to the other eye. **Allergic Reaction:** This is usually caused by Hay fever, smoke, strong perfume etc... Symptoms include watery, itchy and bloodshot eyes. **Chemical conjunctivitis**: This is caused by acidic chemicals enters the eye. Symptoms include the cornea turning white. Most of these infections last two to five days. 65% of people did not need to have treatment with antibiotics. Pink eye is not deadly but can cause blindness if not treated properly.
 * 1) Bacterial Infection
 * 2) Viral Infection (Caused by Viruses)
 * 3) An allergic reaction
 * 4) Chemical Conjunctivitis





__**Cures and Treatments:**__
Unless Pink Eye becomes serious there is no need to prescribe antibiotics. Some remedies include:
 * ====Washing out your eyes with cold water if you have an allergic reaction.====
 * ====Washing out your eyes with warm water if you have an infection.====
 * ====Using eye drops or artificial tears.====
 * ====Antibiotics that you can find at a pharmacists====
 * ====When cleaning or washing out eye, carefully wiping around the skin gently.====

__**Ways to Prevent Pink Eye:**__

 * ====Always wash your hands.====
 * ====Avoid touching eyes.====
 * ====Bring allergy pills with you in case of strong pollution etc...====
 * ====Do not share eye makeup.====
 * ====Wash contact lenses properly and do not share them.====
 * ====Wear safety glasses when working with chemicals====

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