Health Tip: Should I See a Doctor for Pinkeye?

(HealthDay News) -- Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) is a common infection that can cause redness, itching, swelling and discharge.

Typically, pinkeye is not serious, but there are some symptoms that require a doctor's attention.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says pinkeye should be evaluated by a doctor if the infected person:

Has severe or moderate pain in one or both eyes.Has sensitivity to light or blurred vision.Develops extreme redness in the eye.Has a weakened immune system.Has symptoms of a bacterial infection that don't begin to improve after 24 hours on an antibiotic.Has symptoms that continually worsen or don't get better.Has a preexisting eye condition that increases the risk of a more severe infection.

-- Diana Kohnle
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