What Is Pinkeye?
4. Other Conditions Associated with Pinkeye
Not all conditions in which the eyes become red or swollen are pinkeye. A condition like seasonal allergies can present with the same symptoms as pinkeye. But, because the allergen remains within the environment, the symptoms will not go away.
Other conditions that may be confused for pinkeye include eye sty, chalazion or inflammation of glands in the eyelids, and blepharitis or inflammation of the eyelids. For this reason, it is necessary to seek a doctor’s opinion in case the condition is not improving after several days.
Advertisement
