Conjunctivitis

Pink Eye: Should I See an Eye Doctor?

By Millennium Park Eye Center
February 15, 2023

Have you ever woken up with itchy, red eyes that won't disappear? The discomfort and frustration are all too familiar for those who have experienced pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis. That nagging eye condition strikes at the most inconvenient times, like the day before a big meeting or a family vacation. But don't let...  read more


What To Do if You Think You Have Conjunctivitis (And What Not To Do)

By Millennium Park Eye Center
May 15, 2022
Close-up of human's red eye.

There are lots of misconceptions about what causes conjunctivitis, which is more commonly referred to as pink eye. It’s a minor condition typically associated with affecting children and is known for being extremely contagious. There is some truth to both of those statements, but the reasoning behind why it happens is not as straightforward. The...  read more


School’s Back. So Will Be Pink Eye.

By Millennium Park Eye Center
April 15, 2021
Upload: March 18, 2021

We’re all glad that kids are back in actual school, rather than the Zoom variety. But if there’s one thing that is pretty much guaranteed with school, other than bad school lunch, it’s that kids will be sharing pink eye. Clinically known as conjunctivitis, pink eye isn’t really serious, but the dramatic pinkening of the...  read more


Get the Pink Out — Conjunctivitis

By Millennium Park Eye Center
November 15, 2017
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Chicago, IL

If there’s one thing that goes with school it’s that sooner or later your child will come in contact with various viruses or bacteria-driven infections. Pink eye is a common school virus that spreads between students. While pink eye looks pretty bad, it’s not really very serious (especially the viral form). But so you know...  read more


The 411 Behind Pink Eye

By Millennium Park Eye Center
September 15, 2015
pink eye

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is an eye infection that can be caused by allergies, a virus, bacteria, or overly dry eyes. Notorious for how contagious it is, if you think either you or a loved one have it, stay home and contact Millennium Park Eye Center right away. What Are the Symptoms? Most commonly, people...  read more