I was admonished harshly just a few weeks ago.
Conjuntivits is Pink-Eye, but there are several types of it.
- Viral Pink Eye, contagious. Light discharge, some residual crusting, typically only one eye.
- Bacterial Pink Eye, also contagious, but far worsererer than viral. Heavy, sometimes green discharge, crusting of the eyes is typical sometimes completely blinding during the episode. Typically affects both eyes.
- Chlamydia Pink Eye, yes the kind treated with tetracycline, and transmitted through eye touching or sex with body fluid exchange.
- Allergic Pink Eye, caused by histomines reacting to Pollen, Pet Dander etc... resulting in scratching or rubbing the eye, worsening the condition
- Chemical Pink Eye, Smoke from tobacco products, Hot Pepper residue, etc, typically removal of chemical irritant is enough to let it subside, although may continue for a week or more
- Disease Induced Pink Eye, from things like: rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus. Kawasaki's disease, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
- Subconjuctival Hemorrhage, from rapid increase in blood pressure to the head, like laughing realy hard, severe vomitting, trying to pinch a huge loaf or getting smacked in the eye by your really strong Wiemaraner/Boxer so hard it makes you see stars (this is what I had, initially)
I had Subconjuctival Hemorrhage with a bit of "dirt", but my allergies aggravated the situation. Causing Allergic Pink Eye. I was given combo antibiotic, histomine blocker, slight numbing, inflammation reduction and a slide/wetting eyedrops. Within 3 days I was back to normal, but was told to keep the drops going till they were done. which was about 8 days.
