Can Pink Eye be spread by kissing?

i’m pretty sure i have viral conjunctivitis,
(red itchy swollen eye, yellow discharge)
even though little kids usually get it (i’m 17)
i’ve never had it before so i don’t really know how contagious it is-
and i don’t want to spread it to my partner
any help?

Pink eye is very contagious, and yes, you could spread it to your partner by kissing – that would be almost eye to eye contact. And lots of adults get pink eye. The reason it is more common with little kids is that they are less likely to be careful about spreading it when they have it, and kids are often crowded together in classrooms – a great place to spread pink eye.

Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis, can show up when you least expect it, and it is very contagious. There is more than one type of pink eye, and how you treat it depends on the type. If it is bacterial you need antibiotic ointment or drops. There is no particular treatment for viral pink eye. If it is an allergy that is causing your difficulty you may need anti-inflammatory medication or antihistamines. Frequent hand washing is crucial to prevent spreading the virus or bacteria, depending on which type you have. There is also something called CLARE, or contact lens induced acute red eye. Sleeping in contacts makes the eye more susceptible to inflammation/infection.

These links give basic information about pink eye.

http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/07/08/01/how_to_treat_pink_eye.htm

http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/eye/conjunctivitis.html