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Why do I frequently get pink eye?

Viral pink eye is extremely contagious. Ophthalmologist and Sharecare Advisory Board member David Demartini, MD, describes how pink eye spreads in this video.

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  • What causes styes in the eyes?

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  • What causes my eyes to water?

  • How often do I need an eye exam as I grow older?

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  • Why are regular eye exams important?

  • Why do women have more problems with dry eyes?

  • What are the symptoms of bacterial eye infections?

  • What can happen to my eyesight after age 40?

  • How quickly do bacterial eye infections clear up?

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