| Coverage : What are the pink eye symptoms? Do you have them? Take the Pink Eye Symptom Quiz and find out the main symptoms of pink eye. All it takes is two minutes to take the Pink Eye Symptom Quiz and find out the most important facts related to the symptoms of pink eye. |
| 1. | What is pink eye, also called as conjunctivitis? |
| a. | | A redness or irritation of the membranes on the inner part of the eyelids and the membranes (conjuctiva) covering the whites of the eyes |
| b. | | A condition where the eye appears pink in color |
| c. | | A condition of swollen eyelids |
| d. | | A disease caused by herpes virus |
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| 2. | What are some of the common symptoms of pink eye in adults? |
| a. | | Increased tearing and redness in the eye |
| b. | | Eye pain and blurred vision |
| c. | | Gritty feeling in the eyes and itching of the eyes |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 3. | What is the singlemost common symptom of this disease in children? |
| a. | | Swollen eyelids |
| b. | | Eye pain |
| c. | | The "eyes are stuck shut" syndrome soon after awaking from sleep |
| d. | | Watery eyes |
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| 4. | What are the symptoms of a viral pink eye? |
| a. | | Watery discharge, not green or yellow in color |
| b. | | Viral "cold-like" symptoms |
| c. | | Swollen eyelids |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 5. | Which of the following statements describe viral pink eye? |
| a. | | It is highly contagious |
| b. | | It usually resolves in seven to ten days after symptoms appear |
| c. | | Those affected by viral pink eye should consult a doctor |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 6. | What are the symptoms of bacterial pink eye? |
| a. | | Swelling and redness of the eye |
| b. | | Eye pain |
| c. | | A moderate to large amount of discharge, usually yellow or greenish in color |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 7. | The less common symptoms of bacterial pink eye manifest in some children are: |
| a. | | Runny nose, cough and earache |
| b. | | Watery eyes, eye pin and swollen eyelid |
| c. | | Cough and swollen lymph node |
| d. | | Eye pain |
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| 8. | What are the common symptoms of vernal conjunctivitis, a seasonal inflammation of the outer lining of the eyes, due to an allergic reaction? |
| a. | | Itching and burning sensation in the eye |
| b. | | Watering of the eyes |
| c. | | Photophobia (discomfort in the eyes) |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 9. | What are the common symptoms of granular conjunctivitis? |
| a. | | Discharge from the eye |
| b. | | Swollen eyelids and turned-in eyelashes |
| c. | | Swelling of lymph nodes just in front of the ears |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 10. | Which of the following statements are true about trachoma or granular conjunctivitis or Egyptian ophthalmia? |
| a. | | It frequently affects children |
| b. | | It begins as irritation near the eye and can cause eye ulcers, further scarring, visual loss, and even blindness |
| c. | | It is acquired via direct contact with eye or nose-throat secretions from affected individuals or by contact with inanimate objects that are contaminated with these secretions |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 11. | What are the possible complications that can be caused by trachoma? |
| a. | | Scarring of the conjunctiva and cornea |
| b. | | Lid deformities |
| c. | | Turned-in eyelashes |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 12. | An eye syndrome related to pink eye that generally occurs in older people has the following symptoms: |
| a. | | Mild irritation and a sensation of something in the eye |
| b. | | Severe discomfort and sensitivity to light |
| c. | | Redness of the eye |
| d. | | All of the above |
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