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Originally Posted by Sliver
I thought you could only get pink eye from getting feces in your eye.
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Interestingly there are 3 types!
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Viral Conjunctivitis
- Can occur with symptoms of a cold, flu, or other respiratory infection
- Usually begins in one eye and may spread to the other eye within days
- Discharge from the eye is usually watery rather than thick
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
- More commonly associated with discharge (pus), which can lead to eyelids sticking together
- Sometimes occurs with an ear infection
Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Usually occurs in both eyes
- Can produce intense itching, tearing, and swelling in the eyes
- May occur with symptoms of allergies, such as an itchy nose, sneezing, a scratchy throat, or asthma
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https://www.cdc.gov/conjunctivitis/about/symptoms.html
I learned this about a month ago when it turned out I had the allergic type. The intense itching gave it away. That, and I don't rub feces in my eye.