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Understanding the Causes and Treatment of Pink Eye: A Guide from an Ophthalmology Specialist

When it comes to pink eye, or conjunctivitis, there are a variety of causes. Irritation can lead to symptoms such as redness and swelling of the eyelids, but these symptoms may also be caused by bacterial or allergic conditions.

Dr. Pham Huy Vu Tung, an Ophthalmology specialist at Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, explains that pink eye is characterized by redness, swelling of the eyelids, and discharge from the eye. It can affect one or both eyes and may be caused by a virus, bacteria, allergen, or other factors.

If your pink eye is caused by irritation, rinsing your eyes with warm water can help relieve symptoms. However, if you have bacterial or allergic pink eye, medical treatment may be necessary. Antibiotics prescribed by a doctor may be in the form of eye drops, ointments

Samantha Johnson

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