Types of Conjunctivitis

• Bacterial conjunctivitis (typically, thick white-yellow or green discharge) requires prescription antibiotic eye drops.
• Viral conjunctivitis (thin, clear-white discharge) is often difficult to distinguish from bacterial conjunctivitis, thus antibiotic eye drops are often prescribed.
• Allergic conjunctivitis (itching, clear-white discharge)
• Chemical conjunctivitis from exposure to chemicals, fumes (eye irritation, tearing)