Different Pink Eye Conjunctivitis


Are there different types of Conjunctivitis?

Bacterial I know is one. Is there viral?
I was reading a question on here about Pink eye because I have it and I can’t go to the Dr’s till my Dad gets home so that mean I have no medication for it. My eye is just red. I woke up with all the goop in my eye but its not there anymore and its not gooping up either.
I read that using a black teabag over the eye till it cools off works well. Is that true? Will Green tea work?
I’m already using a salt water rinse on my eye. How often should I do that?
Any other ideas or tips to get this nasty stuff gone?
Could I have gotten Pink eye somehow from my double ear infection??

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

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