Can pink eye cause blindness?

[Random Lake]

What is pink eye? Is it a kind of serious disease? I heard that it will cause vision lost. Really?

[Rands]

Pink eye is equal to conjunctivitis. It is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. In the United States, it is said to be the most common eye infection. It often causes a mild redness with watery eyes. But if the infection is too serious, it may impair your vision or even cause vision lost.

[Range]

Pink eye is not a very serious disease. It can be dangerous only if you got the contagious one and do not seek for any help before the situation turns really bad. Then it may affect your eyesight. Though vision is usually not affected, you must pay attention to the symptoms of pink eyes and see doctors timely. When your eyes are very sensitive to light, there is a stickiness of the eyelids, the eyelids are swollen, and Itching, you may get pink eye. It is important to have your eye problem diagnosed by an eye care professional.