Red, itchy, crusty eyes? Here’s how to tell the difference 👁️👇 Not all “pink eye” is the same and treatment depends on the cause. 🦠 VIRAL CONJUNCTIVITIS • Watery/clear discharge • Gritty or burning feeling • Often starts in one eye → spreads • Common with cold symptoms • Very contagious ❌ Antibiotic drops don’t help ✅ Supportive care (time, artificial tears) 🌸 ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS • INTENSE itching (biggest clue) • Watery eyes • Both eyes at the same time • Sneezing, itchy nose • Not cont
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Red, itchy, crusty eyes? Here’s how to tell the difference 👁️👇 Not all “pink eye” is the same and treatment depends on the cause. 🦠 VIRAL CONJUNCTIVITIS • Watery/clear discharge • Gritty or burning feeling • Often starts in one eye → spreads • Common with cold symptoms • Very contagious ❌ Antibiotic drops don’t help ✅ Supportive care (time, artificial tears) 🌸 ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS • INTENSE itching (biggest clue) • Watery eyes • Both eyes at the same time • Sneezing, itchy nose • Not cont
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