Can adults get pink eye?

Both viral and bacterial types are very contagious. They are spread through direct or indirect contact with the eye secretions of someone who's infected. Adults and children alike can develop both of these types of pink eye. Bacterial conjunctivitis is more common in children than it is in adults.Jul 16, 2015 read more

Pink eye is a condition that can affect both adults and children. As this eMedTV article explains, however, pink eye in adults is less common than pink eye in children because adults are better at preventing infection by practicing good hygiene. read more

Overview. Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation of the tissue on the surface of the eye and/or the inside lining of the eyelids. The more common causes of pink eye include: read more

Pinkeye, also called conjunctivitis, is a infection of the eye's conjunctiva usually caused by a bacteria or virus that results in red, itchy, painful eyes. Learn more about the symptoms, treatment, prevention, and contagiousness of pinkeye at WebMD. read more