Understanding Pinkeye: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments
Have you ever woken up, felt something irritating your eyes and then looked in the mirror and found them all red and puffy? Yep, many of us have been there. This condition is commonly called pinkeye or medically known as conjunctivitis. The question arises: how do you even get it? Well, it could be anything – from spending a day in a dusty environment to something as innocent as trying out a friend's eyeliner. While it's usually short-term, it's wise to see an eye specialist or eye surgeon for better consultation if it keeps coming back. They can pinpoint the cause and help you prevent future flare-ups. Let's dive deeper into this blog to understand the causes, symptoms, and treatments available for this. What is pink eye (conjunctivitis)? Pinkeye, medically known as conjunctivitis, happens when the clear layer covering our eyeball (conjunctiva) gets inflamed or infected. Have you ever noticed how the eye turns a bit red or pinkish? That's because tiny blood ve