Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) (1)

..Why Is the Eye Pink in Pink Eye?

Pink eye results from inflammation of the clear membrane covering the white part of the eye (sclera) and interior lining of the eyelids.

Although the

conjunctiva is transparent, it contains most of the blood vessels on the eye's surface. So anything that triggers eye inflammation will cause these conjunctival blood vessels to dilate. This contributes to the eye's pink or reddish appearance, particularly evident against the backdrop of the white sclera.

..Pink Eye Causes, Signs and Symptoms:

The way your eyes feel and look will provide some clues about the type of pink eye you have. Besides causing a pink eye, conjunctivitis also can make your eye hurt or itch.

For more common types of pink eye, here are some of the symptoms:

***Allergic conjunctivitis causes itching, redness and excessive tearing in both eyes. The nose also may be stuffy, itchy and runny.

***Bacterial conjunctivitis often spreads to both eyes and causes a heavy discharge, sometimes greenish. Crusting may appear on eyelids.

***Viral conjunctivitis usually affects only one eye, which has excessive watering and a light discharge. Crusting on eyelids sometimes occurs.

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