The treatment for pink eye varies depending on whether it’s allergic, viral, or bacterial. It may include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory eye drops, artificial tears, or other over-the-counter ...

Pink eye is known for the dark pink to red color that happens from inflammation and irritation in the white part of your eye. You can also experience pus or watery discharge. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

Conjunctivitis can occur due to bacterial or viral infection or an allergic reaction. People often refer to bacterial or viral conjunctivitis as pink eye. Infectious and allergic conjunctivitis have ...

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a thin tissue that lines the inside of your eyelids and covers the white part of the eyes. The conjunctiva keeps your eyeballs moist ...

Most cases of pink eye are bilateral, meaning they occur in both eyes. If the cause is an infection, symptoms may begin in one eye and spread to the other. If the cause is an allergy or irritant, ...

Anyone who’s ever been plagued with pink eye — and its telltale signs of irritation, itchiness and discharge — likely will want to take measures to prevent it from happening again. Also known as ...

Bacterial pink eye often appears redder than viral pink eye. While viral pink eye may cause your eyes to water, bacterial pink eye is often accompanied by green or yellow discharge. Viral pink eye ...

In late March, news broke that pink eye can be one of the many symptoms of coronavirus. Now, there’s more: COVID-19 patients are getting pink eye, and it’s sticking around. A new research letter ...

Christine L. Larsen, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing at Minnesota Eye Consultants where she serves as medical director for the four ancillary surgery centers in the practice. What does pink eye ...

Did you know that the flu, and even COVID, can cause pink eye? Here's how to treat it (and avoid spreading it to others). Jessica Rendall Former Wellness Reporter Jessica was a writer on the Wellness ...

Red, itchy, or watery eyes are often par for the course when it comes to seasonal allergies. But they can also be a telltale sign of pink eye (a.k.a., conjunctivitis). Unfortunately, figuring out if ...

We give you the breakdown to help you soothe your red, itchy eyes the right way. Red, itchy eyes are a tell-tale sign of either allergies or pink eye, which can be disconcerting when you’re trying to ...