Pinkeye, otherwise known as conjunctivitis, is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the thin mucous membrane that lines the inner area of your eyelid and covers the white parts of the eyes. Conjunctivitis can affect either one or both eyes and, in certain cases, can be highly contagious.
From bacterial to viral, allergy-related or chemical, there are many kinds of conjunctivitis. Most are not serious and (with the exception of bacterial, which requires prescription medication) don’t require a visit to the doctor. Simple TLC and time are all that are required.
Symptoms Of Pinkeye
The symptoms and signs of conjunctivitis differ depending upon the underlying cause of infection. Some of the more common symptoms include:
· Sticky Coating Covering the Eyelashes
Usually, one of the first signs you’ll notice that you’ve developed conjunctivitis is that you cannot open your eyes in the morning. They’re stuck together, almost as if the Sandman was secretly replaced by a glue-pouring substitute.
The sticky coating is pus, which the infection produced and oozed out of your eyes as you slept. With the passing of time, the pus hardens into a crust that, while irritating and annoying, is not dangerous and can be removed with warm water.
· Red-Colored Eyes