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Conjunctivitis
Alternate Names : Inflammation - Conjunctiva, Pink Eye
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Conjunctivitis Treatment
Treatment of conjunctivitis depends upon the cause.
Allergic conjunctivitis may respond to treatment for underlying allergies, or it may disappear on its own when the causative allergen is removed. Cool compresses may be soothing for allergic conjunctivitis.
Antibiotic medication, usually eye drops, is effective for bacterial conjunctivitis. Viral conjunctivitis will disappear on its own. The discomfort with viral or bacterial conjunctivitis can be soothed by applying warm compresses (a clean cloth soaked in warm water) to closed eyes.
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Allergic Conjunctivitis Allergies Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Trachoma Vernal Conjunctivitis
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Allergen Antibody Conjunctiva Eye Burning - Itching and Discharge Eye Pain Eye Redness Systemic Tearing - Increased Vision - Light Sensitive Vision Problems
Review Date : 11/18/2001
Reviewed By : Raymond S. Douglas, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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