what is a pink eye??

Answer 1

Well, if you're talking about someone having the disease "pink eye" it means conjunctivitis. That is inflammation of the lining inside your eyelids. Your eye gets very itchy and turns red. When you wake up, you might notice you can't open an eye. There's a lot of discharge. You need special antibiotic drops to treat it.

Answer 2

"Pink Eye" (conjunctivitis)
Conjunctivitis is an infection of the conjunctiva - the thin, protective membrane that covers the surface of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids. When the conjunctiva becomes inflamed, it gives the eye a reddish tinge, hence the common name of "pink eye." It is caused by bacteria, viruses and other germs that are transmitted to the eye through contaminated hands, towels, eye makeup, contact lenses, etc. It can also result from exposure to irritants such as chemicals, smoke or dust, pollen and other allergens. It is not uncommon for conjunctivitis to occur in conjunction with a cold or flu.

Conjunctivitis is highly contagious and tends to be prevalent in crowded work spaces, daycare centers and schools. It easily spreads by direct person-to-person contact, in airborne droplets that are coughed or sneezed. It also spreads from sharing makeup, towels and washcloths. Although usually a minor eye infection that improves within two weeks, some types can develop into serious corneal inflammation and vision loss, if not treated quickly.

Answer 3

Pink eye or conjunctivitis refers to a redness or irritation of the membranes on the inner part of the eyelids and the membranes (conjuctiva) covering the whites of the eyes. These membranes react to a wide range of bacteria, viruses, allergy- provoking agents, irritants, and toxic agents, as well as to underlying diseases within the body. Viral and bacterial forms of conjunctivitis are common in childhood but can occur in people of any age. Overall however, there are many causes of pink eye. These can be classified as either infectious or noninfectious.

Answer 4

Conjunctivitis (commonly called "pinkeye" in the USA and "Madras Eye" in India) is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids), often due to infection. It may also be caused by adenoviruses.
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Answer 5

Pink eye is conjunctivitis. The eyes are irritated and are red, Also called "sore eyes" It it is viral conjunctivitis, it is highly contagious through contact with the virus.

Answer 6

a really red itchy eye, it hurts a lot. in the morning the eyelashes will be crusted together with junk you have to use a hot wet washcloth to break it loose and open you eye, it is oozy. it is called conjunctivitis and comes originally from cows. It is VERY contagious through hand contact.

Answer 7

IT'S WHEN YOUR EYE BECOMES INFECTED, IT'S REALLY CALLED CONJUNCTIVITIS, OFTEN IT IS CONTAGIOUS. GO TO YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY TO GET SOME MEDICINE FOR IT IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO GO TO THE DOCTORS.

Answer 8

an infection of the eye~