Symptoms and Treatment
Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eyeball. It can be caused by allergies or a bacterial or viral infection. Conjunctivitis can be extremely contagious and is spread by contact with eye secretions from someone who is infected.
Symptoms of Pink Eye include:
- Redness in or around the eye
- Puffy and sore eye
- Itching, burning or stinging eyes
- Watery eyes or discharge; may form a crust during the night
Pink Eye Treatment
If you are experiencing these or similar symptoms, connect with a doctor online today to receive a personalized treatment plan and feel better, faster. MUSC Health Virtual Care teams provide treatment for conjunctivitis starting at the age of 2 years old.
**Note care team includes physicians, nurse practitioner (NP), and Physician Assistants (PA)
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. From general information to diagnosis and treatment, learn more about your online doctor visit with MUSC Health.