how did Pink eye get its name?
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Pink eye is conjunctivitis.  It is inflammation of the conjunctiva, the layer covering the eyeball. It makes your eye red & inflamed, hence the name.
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Probably lots of people discovered it but it wasnt until a foreigner named it that it became a french kiss.  So whoever named it is probably credited with discovering it.
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It is called an Iris Nevus, which means it is a freckle. I have one also and didnt know what it was until recently. My eyes are very  green and the "freckle" is  kinda reddish brown and located near the pupil and about the same size, as the pupil of my right eye. I was told it is nothing to worry about unless it does change. I have listed some sites that I  found to be informative. Hope this helps you. Blessings :)
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Copied from the referenced website:\n\nFor the answer, we have to go a bit further back in time. Since the 17th century, "bull's-eye" has been used as a term for almost anything small and circular, especially if it protrudes slightly, forming a hemispherical bump resembling the protruding eye of a bull or cow. Thus, at various times, "bull's-eye" has been used to designate a thick piece of glass set into the deck of a ship to illuminate the lower decks, a one-crown coin of British currency, a globular piece of candy, and a small circular window, among other things. So although the spot in the center of a target doesn't protrude like a real "bull's eye," it is small and circular and thus fit the popular definition of "bull's-eye."
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Basically it spreads from contact.  Most of the time from touching something someone who had this touched and then touching your own eye.
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you could have pink eye which makes it itch and watery the best think to do till you get to a doctor is put a warm wash cloth on it  but get to the doctor now !!!
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i really have no idea where it came from. for some reasons monkeys come to mind. i think they were carriers and some human got it and then it just kindof spread from there. it took a while to become mainstream.
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I never heard it called that before, but here's what I found:\n\nThe plica (PLY-ka) semilunaris (sem-ee-LOO-ner-is) is located around the eye. For many years, this organ was thought to have no function. But lo and behold, eventually it was discovered that this “useless” organ has an important function after all. \n\nIn fact, it is the “crusty” factory. It secretes a sticky mass that collects any foreign materials such as dust or pollen. All this trash is surrounded by the sticky gook so that it does not scratch the sensitive cornea in your eye. Once the garbage is collected, the plica semilunaris “escorts” it out of the eye just like a security guard would escort noisy troublemakers out of a theater.
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you most likely do have a cold but it sounds as if you have an eye infection to go along with it, now sometimes it is just caused by allergies but other time is is actually the very contagious "pink eye"\neither way it your eye-ball and i think it should been seen by a doctor\ngood luck with that
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August 1982 the disease was being referred to by its new name of AIDS, among few scottish patients who had swollen glands.\n\nThe names were kept secret.
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There are a few different kinds of pink eye, but most are contagious.  Most also resolve on their own within 1 month, but the process can be sped up with medication.  Definitely make an appointment with your eye doctor (you don't want to be contagious for a whole month).  You may need antibiotics (if it's caused by bacteria) or a steroid eyedrop.  In the meantime, don't share anything (towels, pillowcases, etc), use a tissue to wipe your eyes (and throw it away immediately), and wash your hands several times a day.
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According to one web site, it was named for a character in the Bible. There is a Porcius Festus mentioned in the book of Acts in the New Testament.
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Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines your eyelid and part of your eyeball. The cause of pink eye is commonly a bacterial or viral infection, an allergic reaction or — in newborns — an incompletely opened tear duct.\n\nPink eye may make you feel as if you've got something in one or both of your eyes that you just can't remove. When you wake up in the morning, your eyes may seem to be pasted shut from the discharge coming from your eyes. The whites of your eyes may begin to have a pink discoloration, and you may not see as clearly as you did before.\n\nInflammation causes small blood vessels in the conjunctiva to become more prominent, resulting in a pink or red cast to the whites of your eyes. Pink eye and red eye are terms commonly used to refer to all types of conjunctivitis.\n\nThough the inflammation of pink eye makes it an irritating condition, it rarely affects your sight. If you suspect pink eye, you can take steps to ease your discomfort. But because pink eye can be contagious, it should be diagnosed and treated early. This is especially important for preschool-age children, who commonly develop both viral and bacterial conjunctivitis
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I do also, have since childhood. An eye doctor told me that it is not all that uncommon. He had a word for it that I do not recall. Harmless, and somehow related to the eyes. Great news is, your children can expect to have it also.
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There are tons of things that can go wrong with your eyes from allergies to pink eye.  There are far too many to list.  However, some of the problems that can be cause by outside influences include:\nAllergies\nBlepheritis (Irritation)\nConjunctivitis (Pink Eye)\nDry Eye Syndrome\nStyes\nUveitis (Inflamation of the Uvea)\nand many many more.\n\nIt is always wise to use protective safety equipment when working with any substance that may be harmful (including raw sewage)  There are millions of toxins that can cause serious illnesses.  Of course, some eye problems actually have nothing to do with your eye.  Last year I got CSF from a cat and it caused acute retinitis in my left eye.  Always be as safe as possible.\n\nDefinately wear safety goggles and gloves.  Raw sewage can expose you to a lot of very dangerous things.  Some of which are very nasty.  Besides, you really don't want to get sh** in your eyes.  That's just way too gross.\n\nCheck out the sites below for more information.
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Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)\n \n\nThe conjunctiva is the thin, clear membrane over the white part of the eye; it also lines the eyelids. Inflammation of this membrane is called conjunctivitis. Its common name, pink eye, can refer to all forms of conjunctivitis, or just to its contagious forms.\n\n\nConjunctivitis may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, an allergic reaction (to dust, pollen, smoke, fumes or chemicals) or, in the case of giant papillary conjunctivitis, a foreign body on the eye, typically a contact lens. Bacterial and viral systemic infections also may induce conjunctivitis.
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No life form "knew" that there was any need to develop eyes. At some point after life first appeared on Earth, an accidental mutation in some organism caused certain nerve endings to become light sensitive. This new trait increased the survival probability for this species which means it produced more copies of itself than other species without the mutation. Over a very long period of time, this first primitive "eye" mutated even more, gradually evolving into the modern eye.