Whats the difference between infective and allergic conjunctivitis?
Infective conjunctivitis is caused by viruses or bacteria. Infective conjunctivitis is often spread from one person to another by direct contact such as fingers, tissues or towels contaminated with discharge from the eyes. A sticky discharge, which may be white, yellow or greenish in colour, is often a symptom of infective conjunctivitis. Eyes with infective conjunctivitis tend not to itch as much as those with allergic conjunctivitis, but the symptoms are similar. Allergic conjunctivitis is caused when the immune system has an abnormal response to common allergens such as pollens, dust and animal hair. Itching is the main symptom of allergic conjunctivitis, together with burning and smarting (blinking) of the eyes. Watering eyes and sensitivity to light are also common features. The discharge is clear and watery or mucoid (stringy). Will conjunctivitis affect my vision? Conjunctivitis generally doesn’t affect eyesight, and most people make a complete recovery. You may experience tempo
