It's helpful to know that only infectious conjunctivitis (meaning pink eye caused by viruses or bacteria) is contagious.

Anyone can get pink eye, but newborns and children must get treatment early. Treatment options depend on the cause; sometimes, adults can manage symptoms without medical treatment. Read on to see ...

However, bacterial pink eye can be transmissible from the moment you develop symptoms until 48 hours after you start your antibiotic treatment. Viral pink eye is transmissible for as long as you ...

No, you should avoid wearing eye makeup if you have conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, until the infection clears. While makeup is not usually the cause of your infection or irritation ...

The case of the Canadian teen and the death of a Louisiana man are stark reminders of bird flu’s capacity to ignite serious ...