Do I Have Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)?

Do you have redness in the white of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids?

Do you have swollen, red eyelids?

Do you have an itch or burning sensation in one or both eyes?

Do you have a gritty feeling in one or both eyes or the feeling that something is stuck in your eye?

Do you have watery eyes (your eyes tearing up more than usual)?

Do you have yellow, green or white eye discharge in the corner of the eye?

Do you have a discharge in one or both eyes (thick yellow, green or white) that crusts over the eyelashes during the night causing the eyelids to be stuck together so you cannot easily open your eye/eyes in the morning when you wake up?

Do you have blurred vision (the objects appear out of focus and hazy)?

Have you noticed that you are more sensitive to light?

Do you have swollen and slightly tender lymph nodes behind the ears that may fell like a button under the skin?

Do you use contact lenses?

Have you had a close contact with anyone who has pink eye?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have pink eye. There’s a number of eye infections in addition to conjunctivitis which must be taken under consideration. In this case it is highly recommend seeing an ophthalmologist.

Based on your answers you probably have conjunctivitis or pink eye. Conjunctivitis can be result of allergy, irritation and bacterial or viral infection but sometimes can be linked to sexually transmitted diseases (STD). You should contact your ophthalmologist to determine the cause of your pink eye. Eye drops with decongestants, antihistamine or antibiotics, pills or ointment can be used for treatment of pink eye. These symptoms normally last from few days up to two weeks. Infectious conjunctivitis can be very contagious so it is important to wash your hands regularly and not share towels or your personal items.