My eye..my eye..

My eye..i got red eye or pink eye..wuwuwuwu..last time i got red eye was when I'm 8 years old..i don't remember where or how i got that,and my whole family got it and of course it's from me..i remember I've got MC for a week and by that time, staying at home and doing nothing is awesome! But now, when I'm working, i only given 2 days MC and it's really suck staying at home (have to wear glasses if i'm out) and doing nothing..=( however, I've google about this red eye..and this is what I've got..

Article taken from:- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002005/

 

Inflammation - conjunctiva; Pink eye

Conjunctivitis is swelling (inflammation) or infection of the membrane lining the eyelids (conjunctiva).

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

The conjunctiva is exposed to bacteria and other irritants. Tears help protect the conjunctiva by washing away bacteria. Tears also contain enzymes and antibodies that kill bacteria.
There are many causes of conjunctivitis. Viruses are the most common cause. Other causes include:

• Allergies (allergic conjunctivitis)
• Bacteria
• Certain diseases
• Chemical exposure
• Chlamydia
• Fungi
• Parasites (rarely)
• Use of contact lenses (especially extended-wear lenses)

"Pink eye" refers to a viral infection of the conjunctiva. These infections are especially contagious among children.
Newborns can be infected by bacteria in the birth canal. This condition is called ophthalmia neonatorum, and it must be treated immediately to preserve eyesight.
See also:

• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
• Neonatal conjunctivitis
• Trachoma
• Vernal conjunctivitis

Symptoms

• Blurred vision
• Crusts that form on the eyelid overnight
• Eye pain
• Gritty feeling in the eyes
• Increased tearing
• Itching of the eye
• Redness in the eyes
• Sensitivity to light

Signs and tests

• Examination of the eyes
• Swab of conjunctiva for analysis

Treatment

Treatment of conjunctivitis depends on the cause.
Allergic conjunctivitis may respond to allergy treatment. It may disappear on its own when the allergen that caused it is removed. Cool compresses may help soothe allergic conjunctivitis.
Antibiotic medication, usually eye drops, is effective for bacterial conjunctivitis. Viral conjunctivitis will disappear on its own. Many doctors give a mild antibiotic eyedrop for pink eye to prevent bacterial conjunctivitis.
You can soothe the discomfort of viral or bacterial conjunctivitis by applying warm compresses (clean cloths soaked in warm water) to your closed eyes.

Expectations (prognosis)

The outcome is usually good with treatment.

Complications

Reinfection within a household or school may occur if you don't follow preventive measures.

Preview of my eye after an hour waking up

In my childhood,there's a myth saying that whenever you look at red eye, u'll get one..Ahaks!..

 

 

Preview of my for the rest of the day

Look normal eh?..but it feel itchy and at the same time pain!

Still sad. Hopefully my eye get better tomorrow and it doesn't affect the other eye *fingers crossed*