Conjunctivitis may be caused by allergies or other irritants. The problem can keep coming back. Sometimes an eye infection will result. Treatment involves relieving the symptoms and avoiding the cause of the irritation.
Conjunctivitis is an irritation of a thin membrane in the eye. It can be caused by a bacterial infection. In this case, it will be treated with antibiotics.
Viral conjunctivitis is a common infection of the eye. It is very contagious. The most common symptoms include redness, discharge from the eye, swollen eyelids, and a gritty or scratchy feeling in the eye.
Infections are caused by viruses or germs (bacteria). Treatment includes keeping your eyes and hands clean. Your health care provider may prescribe eye drops. They may also tell you to stay home from work or school if you're contagious.
