What is a Cold in Your Eye?
Red, runny eye? Kind of gooey and gross? It just may be a cold in your eye. Medical circles refer to this unappealing ailment as conjunctivitis, but it's more commonly known as pinkeye.
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Significance
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Colds in the eye cause redness and swelling in the mucus membrane on the eyelid and eye surface.
Features
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Excess tearing, feeling like there's something in your eye, itching and burning, light sensitivity and goopy discharge may accompany the redness.
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Types
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Viruses and bacteria cause pinkeye, as well as dryness, allergies, chemicals, fumes and smoke.
Warning
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Pinkeye caused by viruses and bacteria is highly contagious.
Time Frame
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The duration of the infection is usually seven to 10 days.
Prevention/Solution
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Prevent colds in your eye---or at least their spread---with good hand washing. Also, avoid touching your eyes, and use disinfectant sprays.
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