How to tell the difference between pink eye and allergy eyes?

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• easilymused

  10/16/2012

  Although the pink eyes and allergy eyes have the common point on the red phenomenon, they exist the big difference of infectious character. The allergy eyes means that the blood vessels of bulbar conjunctiva and sclera organization under certain circumstances can appear expansion congestion gore or hemorrhage, which may cause the eyes become red. This may be caused by the long time use of eyes before the tv or the computers. If you have a good rest and use the eyedrops to release the symptom, the allergy eyes may get recovery within several days. However the pink eyes are the infectious conjunctivitis which are formed by different kinds of bacteria. It can infect others by direct touch or common use of one things. Usually this can be treated in half a month.

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• california_babi

  10/16/2012

  In fact, I also think it is a little hard to tell the difference between them. As far as I know, the relationship between pink eye and allergy eyes is just like the relationship between reason and result, for instance, maybe your kid's pink eyes are caused by the allergies, but we can not say all the allergies will cause the pink eyes. If you are not sure about it, you can get the answer from following symptoms cause by pink eyes and allergy eyes. Besides, the symptom of allergic eyes is itchiness. Allergic conjunctivitis will classically manifest as severely itchy eyes, with the itchiness, you can also find your eyes are tearing with little discharge. At the same time, "pink eye" is characterized by mucous, thicker as well, discharge, affecting the eyelashes, especially when feel sense of eye discomfort instead of the primarily itchiness in the morning. Although you can get the answer, you had better go to hospital. Good luck at doctor's.

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• walkingfetus

  10/17/2012

  Eye allergies usually are associated with other allergic condition, which are mainly categorized into food allergies, seasonal allergies, pet allergies and other allergies. Symptoms of eye allergies often run in families. Pink eye is a common eye problem that causes by virus and bacteria . The pink eye is known as allergic conjunctivitis. That is to say, pink eye is just a category of eye allergies.

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• Falcon

  05/21/2015

  Actually, pink eyes including bacterial, viral, allergic and other types. In other word, allergic eye is a kind of pink eye which caused by eye allergies. Eye allergies, like other types, can be triggered by allergens including pollen, animal dander and dust mites. The most common symptom of allergic eye is itchy eyes, which may be relieved with special eye drops containing antihistamines to control allergic reactions. These eye drops are available both over the counter and by prescription. Avoiding the allergen is also important in the treatment of allergic eyes. Allergic eyes can be seasonal or perennial (year-round), depending on the allergen causing the reaction.

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• handsome_fuck

  05/25/2015

  Pink eye is an inflammation of the white part of the eye ball. It's also the lining of the eyelid. There can be multiple causes. Allergies are a common cause of having redness, watery, itchy eyes, but you can also get infections in the eye that can cause pink eye. Viruses typically cause a bright red, and it's usually one eye versus both,It can cause some pain and irritation. if you have the bacteria pink eye, it can be treated with an antibiotic eye drop without oral medication. it takes about 24-48 hours to clear the infection and no longer become contagious. If your eyeball is swollen, with a history of allergies, I recommends an allergy eye drop, which is an antihistamine.

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