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Conjunctivitis
All pink eyes are not PINK EYE... What do we mean? An eye becomes pink in color when the outside of the eye, the conjunctiva, becomes inflamed. This is called conjunctivitis. Many disorders or irritants can cause conjunctivitis leading to an eye that is pink in color such as a bacterial infection, viral infection, allergy, chemical irritation, contact lens overwear, or dryness. The dreaded, true "PINK EYE" that we all fear catching is actually a very contagious viral infection in the eye that is usually watery, scratchy, itchy, and often is associated with decreased vision, swollen glands in front of your ear or under your jaw, and a history of a recent viral illness. Therefore, if your eye is pink in color, you may not necessarily have contagious viral PINK EYE. For all eyes that become uncomfortable and are pink in color you should see your eye doctor to help you determine the cause and to suggest treatment.
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