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Eye, Red Without Pus

Does this describe your symptom?

 
  • Redness or pinkness of the white of the eye (sclera) and inner eyelids.
  • Eye may be watery (increased tears.)
  • Eyelid may be puffy or mildly swollen.
  • No pus or other discharge.
    Cause
  • Viral infection (part of a cold).
  • Eye allergies from pollens
  • Other common causes:Chemical conjunctivitis from irritants (e.g., chlorinated pool water, smoke, smog or sunscreen, etc). Note:
  • Conjunctivitis is an inflammatory condition of the membrane (conjunctiva) that lines the eyelids and covers the white of the eyes.

    Return to School

  • Pink eye with a watery discharge is harmless and mildly contagious. Children with colds in the eye do not need to miss any day care or school.

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Parent Care for Pediatric Symptoms. Copyright © 2000-2008. Barton D. Schmitt, MD
Reviewed/Modified: Sept 2008 by Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.


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