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Viral has no treatment, except to relieve the symptoms. It can be contagious as long as the eyes are red. ... Pink eye is generally not serious and should improve with treatment or time. You should contact you doctor if:
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www.askdrsears.com/html/8/T082800.asp
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9 I just found out my mom has pink eye. I am concerned because I am going in for knee surgery next week. how can i prevent myself from catching this. The last time i went i had both my knees replaced and my right knee got infected. i don't ...
http://www.wisegeek.com/is-pink-eye-contagious.htm
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A consumer guide to pink eye (conjunctivitis) symptoms and treatments. ... Bacterial and viral pink eye is contagious but allergic pink eye is not. It can be hard to tell which type is present but allergic pink eye usually goes away after a shorter amount of time or when the irritating agent is removed and the eyes rinsed out.
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www.eyecaresource.com/conditions/pink-eye/
www.eyecaresource.com/conditions/pink-eye/
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How long is pink eye contagious? My son's child care has a policy that children with pink eye stay home until they're no longer contagious. But how long is that? ... If the pink eye is caused by a bacterial infection, treatment with antibiotic drops or ointment for the eyes may be necessary. Some schools and child...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/pink-eye/AN01832
www.mayoclinic.com/health/pink-eye/AN01832
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While pinkeye can sometimes be alarming because it may make the eyes extremely red and can spread rapidly, it's a fairly common condition and usually causes no long-term eye ... Cases of pinkeye that are caused by bacteria and viruses are contagious. (Conjunctivitis caused by allergies or environmental irritants are not.)
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kidshealth.org/parent/infections/eye/conjunctivitis.htm...
kidshealth.org/parent/infections/eye/conjunctivitis.html
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How long is "pink eye" contagious? ... While there are a variety of causes of "pink eyes" (allergy, viruses, and irritation from smoke, smog, dust, etc., just to name a few), most doctors, parents, and daycare/school teachers use the term "pink eye" to refer to infectious (contagious) bacterial infection of the...
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www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7920...
www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=79208
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As this page on the eMedTV site explains, pink eye is contagious for up to 14 days, in the case of viral conjunctivitis, and up to 24 hours after an antibiotic is started with bacterial conjunctivitis. Ways to minimize spread of infection are included. ... When Does a Person Become Contagious With Pink Eye?
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kids.emedtv.com/pink-eye/how-long-is-pink-eye-contagiou...
kids.emedtv.com/pink-eye/how-long-is-pink-eye-contagious.html
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Contagious forms of pink eye are usually linked to bacterial or viral infections. Non-contagious pink eye can occur when eye irritants such as allergens, dust and smoke are in the environment. Coughing and sneezing can spread contagious pink eye ... Similasan eye drops relieve and soothe dry eyes, pink eye and allergy eyes...
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www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/conjunctivitis.htm
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Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is redness and inflammation of the membranes (conjunctiva) covering the whites of the eyes and the membranes on the inner part of the eyelids. ... This infection must be correctly detected and treated. Viral pink eye is highly contagious. The symptoms of viral pink eye are pronounced for the...
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www.medicinenet.com/pink_eye/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/pink_eye/article.htm
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