how to get pink eye?

Answer 1

pink eye is actually a viral infection that you could have caught from someone else.....just like you catch a cold.

Answer 2

Pink eye is simply a contagious disease. Touch someone who has it, and then touch your eye. My suggestion, however, is not to. The better question should have been "how did I get pink eye?"

Answer 3

Its terribly contagious... just being around someone that has it...... touching the same things they do, then rubbing your own eye, is just about a guarantee of being infected.
For more info about Conjunctivitis, check out the link below.

Answer 4

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.

Viral Pink Eye

The leading cause of a red eye is virus infection. Viral pink eye symptoms and signs are usually associated with more of a watery discharge, not green or yellow in color, and is frequently associated with viral "cold-like" symptoms. The eyelids may be swollen. Sometimes looking at bright lights is painful. While viral pink eye may not require an antibiotic, those affected should see a doctor, as occasionally this form of pink eye can be associated with infection of the cornea, (the clear portion of the front of the eyeball). This infection must be correctly detected and treated. Viral pink eye is highly contagious. Viral pink eye usually resolves in seven to ten days after symptoms appear.

Bacterial Pink Eye

The bacteria that most commonly cause infectious pink eye are staphylococci, pneumococci, and streptococci. Bacterial pink eye symptoms include:

* eye pain,
* swelling,
* redness, and
* a moderate to large amount of discharge, usually yellow or greenish in color.

The discharge commonly accumulates after sleeping. Affected children may awaken most unhappy that their "eyes are stuck shut," requiring a warm wash cloth applied to the eyes to remove the discharge and lots of reassurance that their "eyes still work!" This bacterial pink eye responds to repeated warm wash cloths applied to the eyes (try applying these to your child's eye one eye at a time during a favorite video!) and antibiotic eye drops or ointment prescribed by your doctor.

Chlamydia Pink Eye

Pink eye due to infection with Chlamydia is an uncommon form of bacterial pink eye in the U.S., but is very common in Africa and the Middle Eastern countries. It can cause pink eye in adults and neonates. It is a cause of pink eye in adolescents and adults that can be sexually transmitted. Chlamydia pink eye is typically treated with tetracycline (except in children less than eight years old, because of possible teeth discoloration) or erythromycin.

Allergic Pink Eye

Allergic pink eye symptoms and signs are usually accompanied by intense itching, tearing, and swelling of the eye membranes. Frequent causes include seasonal pollens, animal dander, and dust. It is frequently seasonal, and goes along with other typical "allergy" symptoms such as sneezing, itchy nose, or scratchy throat. Cold moist wash clothes applied to the eyes and over-the-counter decongestant eye drops give welcome relief. Your doctor can prescribe stronger medications if these remedies are not adequate.

Chemical Pink Eye

Chemical pink eye can result when any irritating substance enters the eyes. Common offending irritants are:

* household cleaners,
* sprays of any kind,
* smoke,
* smog, and
* industrial pollutants.

Prompt, thorough washing of the eyes with very large amounts of water is very important. Your doctor or your local poison control center should be contacted at once, even if you think the irritant or chemical is "safe", as some of the most common household products like bleach and furniture polish can be the most damaging!

Answer 5

Touch anything really dirty - like in a public place - and then rub your eye with that finger.

DON'T do that, but that's how you get it.

Answer 6

i don't liek to think of getting pink eye, thts nasty. do u want pink eye? ew....

Answer 7

by sharing eyeliner or eye products with other people who may have it

Answer 8

Keep rubbing your eye, and then it will turn red. After this, add white paint, and it will turn pink!!! By the way, that was a joke.

Answer 9

u be by someone that has it or u touch stuff and u rub ur eyes

Answer 10

Be around some one that has it.