Bacterial vs. Viral Pink Eye
What Bacteria Causes Pink Eye?
红眼病通常是由感冒病毒引起的病毒性感染(病毒性结膜炎). However, 由细菌引起的红眼(细菌性结膜炎)最常见的原因是暴露于自己皮肤或呼吸系统中的葡萄球菌或链球菌. 你的眼科医生会为你进行检查,以确定你的红眼病的类型,并建议适当的治疗方法.
Allergies vs. Pink Eye
过敏性结膜炎(过敏相关的红眼)常见于以下人群:
- pollen,
- animal dander,
- dust,
- chemicals,
- makeup,
- contact lens solution, or
- eye drops.
过敏性结膜炎可伴有眼部水样分泌物. Unlike viral and bacterial pink conjunctivitis, 过敏性结膜炎不具有传染性,通常影响双眼.
Pink Eye Symptoms
您的结膜炎症状可能因病因和严重程度而异,例如
- 醒来后眼睛有粘稠的结块或结壳;
- feeling like something is in your eye; or
- intense itching due to allergies.
Does Pink Eye Hurt?
结膜炎通常不疼,但是,你的眼睛或眼睛可能会感到疼痛或不舒服. 如果你感到剧烈疼痛,马上去看眼科医生.
What Does Pink Eye Look Like?
结膜炎表现为眼睛白色部分发红(粉红色). 可见的透明、水样或粘液样分泌物也可能存在. 眼睛里其他可见的斑点或变色可能是更严重疾病的征兆,应该尽快检查.
Is Pink Eye Contagious?
Viral conjunctivitis is highly contagious. 病毒性结膜炎通常从一只眼睛开始,然后扩散到另一只眼睛. 要避免传播红眼病,应保持良好的卫生习惯,如勤洗手, disinfecting high-touch surfaces (e.g. 门把手或台面),不要共用个人物品,如餐具、衣服或毛巾.
How Long Is Pink Eye Contagious?
结膜炎在眼睛发红时(通常为5至7天)具有传染性。. 一旦发红或其他症状消失,它就不再具有传染性.
When to See a Doctor for Pink Eye
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Pink Eye Treatment
结膜炎的治疗重点是缓解不适症状. 你的治疗方法可能会根据你所患结膜炎的类型而有所不同.
One of our ophthalmologists may recommend:
- using artificial tears;
- 每天几次对眼睛进行冷敷或热敷(湿的或干的);
- taking a break from wearing contact lenses;
- antibiotics for bacterial pink eye (e.g. eye drops, oral medication, or cream); or
- 抗组胺药或其他过敏治疗过敏性结膜炎.
How Long Does Pink Eye Last?
大多数结膜炎在一到两周内消退.
Pink Eye Home Remedies
If your symptoms are mild, 在去看医生之前,你可以尝试下面的一种方法来减轻你在家里的不适.
- Apply a cool or warm compress to your eyes. 将一块干净的布浸泡在水中,拧干,然后轻轻地涂抹在闭着的眼皮上. 避免用同一块布接触两只眼睛,以减少感染从一只眼睛传播到另一只眼睛的机会.
- Use over-the-counter artificial tear eyedrops. 抗组胺眼药水对过敏性红眼病有大发娱乐. 避免使用其他没有特别标记为人工泪液的减红眼药水. These will not help clear or treat pink eye.
- 减少或停止佩戴隐形眼镜,直到你的红眼病消失.
Schedule an Appointment
如果您患有结膜炎或有其他眼部护理问题,请大发娱乐 Ophthalmology Clinic at 801-581-2352 to schedule an appointment.
Referrals are welcome, but not necessary. 在安排例行检查之前,请咨询您的保险公司. 许多保险计划会包括你的就诊,如果你有医学眼科问题,但可能不允许常规或非专业护理眼科检查.
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红眼病是指一只或两只眼睛呈粉红色或红色,并可能有分泌物. 它们可能会灼烧或发痒,或者只是感到非常恼火. Sometimes the affected eye's lashes get "crusty."