Oh my! I think i may have pink eye!?
Question:
Now, and today all during school, it is red, watery, and irritated. It hurts really badly. I thought maybe it was from my contacts so I took them out but it still hurts.
I have never had this happen before. Could this be pink eye?
and if so, what do I need to do to help it?
do I need to see a doctor or are there home remedies I can try first?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Answers:
I'm not an expert or anything, but you should go to a doctor to see if it really is pink eye. If it is, the doctor will give you some sort of medication, probably eyedrops.
Oh, and you should probably stop using contacts for a while.
it could be pink eye or an infection from your contacts please see your doctor
you need eyedrops, try visene first if you dont want to go to the doctors.. but you may have to
and ice it.
ive had pink eye like 15 times haha
oh yeah! dont touch it
because it might spread to your other eye
You have pink eye. All you can do is use eye drops and stay home.
You really should see a doctor. Pink eye is contagious and needs to be treated by medications given by your physician. If it is in fact pink eye your doctor will probably advise you to stay home from school for a few days as you can pass the infection on to others by simply touching your eye and then touching their notebook.
It's not necessarily pink eye however. It could just be allergies, could be a small scratch on your cornea, could be slight irritation, or then of course, it could be pink eye. Call your doctor for an appointment and get it checked out. They'll be able to give you drops to help treat what ever is causing the redness and irritation.
Hope this helps. :-)
Sounds like it is for sure an infection of some kind.Go to the Dr.that you got your contacts from. They will know what it is and give you antibiotic drops. The contacts may have caused it and they are now infected so throw them away. It can be a very dangerous infection so don't just assume that it is pinkeye!
I would keep the contacts out and see a doctor. Pink eye (conjunctivitis) can be quite nasty. Make sure that you wash your hands frequently so that if it does turn out to be pink eye, you don't spread it to your other eye, or anyone else. I would not try any home remedies, just because there are 3 types of Pink eye, Viral, Allergic, and Bacterial. The viral type is often associated with an upper respiratory tract infection, cold, or sore throat. The allergic type occurs more frequently among those with allergic conditions. When related to allergies, the symptoms are often seasonal. Allergic conjunctivitis may also be caused by intolerance to substances such as cosmetics, perfume, or drugs. Bacterial conjunctivitis is often caused by bacteria such as staphylococcus and streptococcus. The severity of the infection depends on the type of bacteria involved.
Here are some signs and symptoms of Pink eye:
Viral:
Watery discharge
Irritation
Red eye
Infection usually begins with one eye, but may spread easily to the other eye
Allergic:
Usually affects both eyes
Itching
Tearing
Swollen eyelids
Bacterial:
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 other eye
When being seen by a doctor he will most likely use a slit lamp scope to check you out. In some cases, he will need to take cultures of the possible bacteria to determine the type that may be causing the infection.
Pink eye requires medical attention. The appropriate treatment depends on the cause of the problem.
For the allergic type, cool compresses and artificial tears sometimes relieve discomfort in mild cases. In more severe cases, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and antihistamines may be prescribed. Some patients with persistent allergic pink eyeconjunctivitis may also require topical steroid drops.
Bacterial pink eye is usually treated with antibiotic eye drops or ointments that cover a broad range of bacteria.
Like the common cold, there is no cure for viral Pink eye; however, the symptoms can be relieved with cool compresses and artificial tears (found in most pharmacies). For the worst cases, topical steroid drops may be prescribed to reduce the discomfort from inflammation. Viral conjunctivitis usually resolves within 3 weeks.
To avoid spreading infection, follow these steps:
Disinfect surfaces such as doorknobs and counters with diluted bleach solution
Don’t swim (some bacteria can be spread in the water)
Avoid touching the face
Wash hands frequently
Don’t share towels or washcloths
Do not reuse handkerchiefs (using a tissue is best)
Avoid shaking hands
A little long winded but I hope that this helps and that you start to feel better soon. =]
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