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**[[Allergen]] (such as [[pollen]], [[animal dander]], [[dust mites]], or [[molds]]) | **[[Allergen]] (such as [[pollen]], [[animal dander]], [[dust mites]], or [[molds]]) | ||
*'''[[keratoconjunctivitis]]'''<ref name="pmid17264493">{{cite journal| author=Barabino S, Dana MR| title=Dry eye syndromes. | journal=Chem Immunol Allergy | year= 2007 | volume= 92 | issue= | pages= 176-84 | pmid=17264493 | doi=10.1159/000099268 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17264493 }} </ref> | *'''[[keratoconjunctivitis]]'''<ref name="pmid17264493">{{cite journal| author=Barabino S, Dana MR| title=Dry eye syndromes. | journal=Chem Immunol Allergy | year= 2007 | volume= 92 | issue= | pages= 176-84 | pmid=17264493 | doi=10.1159/000099268 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17264493 }} </ref> | ||
**Lacrimal gland dysfunction with reduced tear production,Reflex hyposecretion, Mucin deficiency, Low blink rate, Vitamin A deficiency, | **[[Lacrimal gland]] dysfunction with reduced [[tear]] production,[[Reflex]] hyposecretion, Mucin deficiency, Low blink rate, [[Vitamin A deficiency]], [[Autoimmune diseases]], and unknown etiology | ||
*'''Irritative Conjunctivitis'''<ref name= Conjunctivitis > National Eye Institute (2015). [https://nei.nih.gov/health/pinkeye/pink_facts] Access on June 23, 2016</ref> | *'''Irritative Conjunctivitis'''<ref name= Conjunctivitis > National Eye Institute (2015). [https://nei.nih.gov/health/pinkeye/pink_facts] Access on June 23, 2016</ref> | ||
**[[contact lenses]] and [[lens solutions]], [[chlorine]] in a swimming pool, [[smog]] or cosmetics | **[[contact lenses]] and [[lens solutions]], [[chlorine]] in a swimming pool, [[smog]] or cosmetics | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [3]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ogheneochuko Ajari, MB.BS, MS [4]
Overview
Common causes of conjunctivitis include bacteria, viruses, and environmental factors.
Causes
- Viral conjunctivitis[1]Invalid parameter in
<ref>tag- Adenovirus, Herpes simplex virus type I and II,Varicella zoster virus during primary infection (chickenpox), Picornaviruses and Molluscum contagiosum
- Bacterial conjunctivitis[1][2]
- Neonatal conjunctivitis[3]
- Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Herpes simplex virus, aslo chemical such as Silver nitrate solution
- Allergic conjunctivitis[1]Invalid parameter in
<ref>tag- Allergen (such as pollen, animal dander, dust mites, or molds)
- keratoconjunctivitis[4]
- Lacrimal gland dysfunction with reduced tear production,Reflex hyposecretion, Mucin deficiency, Low blink rate, Vitamin A deficiency, Autoimmune diseases, and unknown etiology
- Irritative Conjunctivitis[1]
- contact lenses and lens solutions, chlorine in a swimming pool, smog or cosmetics
Causes by Organ System
Causes in Alphabetical Order
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3References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 National Eye Institute (2015). [1] Access on June 23, 2016
- ↑ name= Bacterial Conjunctivitis > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). [2] Access on June 23, 2016
- ↑ Mallika P, Asok T, Faisal H, Aziz S, Tan A, Intan G (2008). "Neonatal conjunctivitis - a review". Malays Fam Physician. 3 (2): 77–81. PMC 4170304. PMID 25606121.
- ↑ Barabino S, Dana MR (2007). "Dry eye syndromes". Chem Immunol Allergy. 92: 176–84. doi:10.1159/000099268. PMID 17264493.