How long does pink eye last

Pink eye is among the most unwanted and common infections around. The swollen red eyes, dried pus, and sticky discharge is enough to make anyone suffering with the condition want to avoid being seen in public.

Most of the six million people who experience it each year also want to avoid some of its other more uncomfortable symptoms. These include increased sensitivity to light, an acute burning sensation, or an itchiness that can be so intense for some people that they rub off or loosen some of their eyelashes.

But beyond personal discomfort or public embarrassment, most of us especially don't want to pass the infection onto a loved one or even a stranger.

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Better understanding of how different forms of pink eye commonly spread can be helpful in this endeavor.

What is pink eye?

Pink eye - also known as conjunctivitis - is an eye infection that happens when the thin outer membrane of the eye, called the conjunctiva, becomes infected and inflamed.

"It's the most common ocular condition diagnosed in acute

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