With the cold and flu season upon us, there is a common ailment many children might pick up at their local daycare center. That ailment is called pink eye, and there are several ways you can tell if your child has pink eye. This article will explain the symptoms you should look for when determining […]
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Do you think your child has pink eye? Well, do you know what type of pink eye that your child has? This is important as there are three different types of pink eye, and each one has different causes and treatments as well. Knowing which type of pink eye your child has might not be […]
Dogs, like their human companions, can suffer from a variety of eye diseases and conditions. These conditions can be congenital-meaning they are present from birth, or they can be due to old age, as well as viral, bacterial and fungal infections. Understanding some of the common canine eye diseases is important for owners of dogs […]
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Most patients assume that if they have red, irritated, or teary eyes that they have an eye infection commonly called “pink eye”, but is it really an infection or could it be something else? What Is Pink Eye? “Pink eye” is a non-medical, common term, used to describe the medical disease conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis is the […]
Pink eye, also known as allergic conjunctivitis, is a common concern among parents, health professionals and educators throughout the school year. Considered a common childhood illness, pink eye is highly contagious and, when left untreated, can result in significant eye pain and irritation. For many children, excessive irritation, often a feeling of itching, leads to […]
Pink eye is a less technical term for a well-known conjunctival condition where the membrane lining the eye and eyelid becomes inflamed or infected. Pink eye is very contagious; the children were often sent home from school with the affliction. Pink eye results from a bacterial or viral infection, and in fetuses that suffer from […]
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I have used tea tree oil for years to treat various maladies. The strangest affliction, I’ve ever used it for is pink eye. When a friend suggested that I use the oil for pink eye, I was very skeptical. To my knowledge, tea tree oil is a caustic substance, and is for external use only. […]
Do you suffer from itchy eyes? Even though rubbing your eyes to relieve the itch will only make the symptoms worse, it can be hard to keep your hands away. The more you rub the more irritated and red your eyes become. It’s a vicious cycle that can leave your eyes appearing as if you’ve […]
Pink eye is a very uncomfortable condition, however, it is usually a short-lived condition. It can feel different for different people and can range in severity, but some symptoms are common. And those things that follow. pink eye Apparently, one clue is the pink eye in her name. The whites of your eyes eye will […]
‘-OVERVIEW OF CONJUNCTIVITIS- Conjunctivitis is the medical term for a condition which is more commonly known to the general public as Pink Eye. In some cases this condition is caused by allergies, but in most instances its cause is rooted in a viral infection. Some of the viruses which can cause conjunctivitis are extraordinarily contagious. […]
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