Conjunctivitis+5a


 * Conjunctivitis (****Pink Eye)**


 * Group Members:** Nicole Christiansen and Paige Eldred


 * Patient History:** Our patients name is Miranda, she is 10 years old. Yesterday Miranda woke up with itchy, tearing eyes. She looked in the mirror and they were red.




 * Anatomy in the Picture:** The normal conjunctiva is white. the inflamed conjunctiva is red and watery.

There are many causes of pink eye. Viruses are the most common cause. Other causes include:
 * Diagnosis:** Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) is swelling or infection of the conjunctiva (membrane lining the eyelids)
 * Allergies (allergic Conjunctivitis)
 * Bacteria
 * Chemical exposure
 * Fungi
 * Parasites
 * Use of contact lense

Symptoms:
 * Blurred vision
 * Crusts that form on the eyelid overnight
 * Eye pain
 * Increased tearing
 * Itching of the eye
 * Redness in the eyes
 * Sensitivity to light


 * Treatments:** Treatment of conjunctivitis depends on the cause.
 * Viral Conjunctivitis Treatment**
 * Normally this type of conjunctivitis does not require medication except in small children.
 * Special pink eye drops.
 * Bacterial Conjunctivitis Treatment**
 * Antibiotics are needed for this instance of pink eye.
 * A warm wash cloth can be used to dissolve the discharge.
 * Anti-inflammatory medications and allergy eye drops can help relieve symptoms.

. **Allergic Conjunctivitis Treatment**
 * Anti-inflammatory medications, Antihistamine medication and anti-allergy eye drops can help relieve symptoms.