![]() ![]() Symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis are most common during allergy season in a patient who has other allergic rhinitis symptoms such as hay fever, asthma or eczema. Swollen lymph nodes above the jaw (in front of ears).Thick green or yellow eye discharge that turns crusty overnight.Viral conjunctivitis is highly contagious and will remain transmittable and can cause symptoms for as long as two weeks. Symptoms of pink eye vary depending on the cause of the irritation. Allergies - those who have pollen, mold or other allergies are likely to develop pink eye as a response to exposure of allergens.Dry eyes - having naturally dry eyes or not protecting the eyes in windy or dry environments can contribute to pink eye.Risk factors for non-infectious pink eye include: Risk of viral or bacterial pink eye can be reduced with proper hygiene, disinfection and by eliminating contact with others who have the condition. ![]() Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious. Chemicals, smoke or foreign objects in the eyeĪllergic conjunctivitis is caused by the body’s reaction to allergens such as pollen from trees, plants, grasses, weeds, medicine, cosmetics or molds.In cases when an infection is not present, pink eye can be contributed to: ![]() Pink eye can even spread from one eye to the other in the same person. The virus or bacteria from an infected person’s eye can spread through contact with skin, eyewear, cosmetics and cosmetic brushes, linens or towels. Viral conjunctivitis can be caused by a variety of viruses such as adenoviruses. Staphylococci, streptococci, gonococci or chlamydia are common bacterial causes of conjunctivitis. Pink eye is most commonly caused by a viral infection but can also be caused by a bacterial infection. ![]()
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