Causes and Sysmptoms of Conjunctivitis

Main cause of conjunctivitis is viruses, but other common causes of conjunctivitis include allergies, bacteria, and environmental or chemical irritants. Some key causes of Conjunctivitis are listed below:

Viral conjunctivitis

The same viruses that are also often responsible for the common cold cause viral conjunctivitis. The common cold is extremely infectious and it is easily spread from one person to another, so anyone can easily transmit the virus to his/her eye by blowing their nose with their eyes uncover or rubbing their eyes.

Allergic conjunctivitis

It is not infectious and generally occurs in the summer and spring season. It is generally triggered by contact with plant pollen and grasses. Persons who are allergic to dust mites or animals may get affected constantly.

Bacterial conjunctivitis

It is normally more serious and is caused by many different types of bacteria. Bacterial conjunctivitis is also infectious and generally needs a short course of antibiotic ointment or eye drops.

Chemical or irritative conjunctivitis

This is also is non-infectious type and is caused by contact to irritants include; contact lens solutions, chlorine from swimming pools, injury to the eye, smoke, intense light (i.e., snow blindness), foreign objects, and cosmetics

Medical Conditions

Some cases conjunctivitis may cause because of certain medical conditions. These include gout, certain types of cancer, thyroid disease, tuberculosis, and syphilis.

Common Symptoms Of Conjunctivitis are:

Itching in the eyes
Watery discharge from the eyes
Eyes turn reddish (Redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid)
Thick yellow discharge from the eyes, which crusts over the eyelashes, (particularly after sleep)
Green or white discharge from the eye
Burning sensation in eyes
Pus formation in the eyes
Blurred vision
Inflamed eyes
Increased quantity of tears
Increased sensitivity to light