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Medical Conditions - Acute Conjunctivitis

There is a thin transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eyeball, it is called the conjunctiva. Acute conjunctivitis is the infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by viral or bacterial infection. It causes redness and itching of one or both eyes. If the symptoms do not get better within 24 hours, it is better to get it checked with a medical professional.

All acute conjunctivitis Q&A

What medicines can be taken for acute conjunctivitis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The red that you are seeing is an infection. It has just some clotted blood which will go away in 15 days.

Is pink eye a contagious disease and how to prevent it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. It seems to be a type of conjunctivitis.

How to improve the shape of the eye that has changed after rubbing the eye?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you have conjunctival chemosis. This suggests inflammation of the conjunctiva.

My baby boy is getting sticky discharge in one eye. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be due to infection, conjunctivitis, wash the eyes with lukewarm water three to four times a day.

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