1. Pink Eye
By: Brittany

2. Definition
Pink eye (Conjunctivitis) is the inflammation of the conjunctiva which is the thin membrane white part of the eye.
When it is inflamed it usually makes the eye look red or pink because the small blood vessels inside the conjunctiva are irritated.

3. What are the Causes Of Pink Eye ?
Bacterial infections
Viruses
common colds
allergies
environmental irritants

4. Symptoms Pink or red color in the eye Inflamed inner eyelids
Blurry vision
Itchy eyes
Pus or watery discharge from the eye
Crust over eyes when waking up
Watery eyes

5. Ways to Prevent Pink Eye
Change pillowcases frequently
Not sharing eye makeup
Not sharing towels
Keep your hands away from your eyes
Wash your hands regularly
Replace eye makeup frequently

6. Ways to Deal with Pink Eye
Putting a warm or cool compress to the infected eye
Cleaning the eye frequently with warm eye
Over the counter pain medications for the pain
Ointment
Eye drops

7. Treatments Keeping hands away from eyes
Thoroughly washing your hands before and after you touch your eye
Don’t share towels, makeup, or eye drops with anyone
Get medical attention promptly
Antibiotic eye drops
Ointment
Body’s immune system

8. Is it Contagious ? Yes, Pink Eye is very contagious
It is spread through various ways
Some Pink Eye are symptoms of colds and viruses and can be spread with them
You Shouldn’t share anything with a person who is infected

9. How long does it last ?
If it’s through a viral infection it last for days
If it’s through bacterial infection it last for days

10. Pictures

11. Resources
Google images