Is allergy induced pink eye contagious?
No – allergy-induced pink eye is not contagious. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) can occur from a bacterial infection, a viral infection or from an allergic reaction. If the infection is deemed to be from a bacterial or viral infection… it is contagious. Pink eye resulting from allergies is not contagious because allergies are an immune system reaction to something that the body considers to be harmful even though it may not be to the general population (for example… peanuts). If you already have other allergies… such as hay fever, mold, cats/dogs or dust… then it is likely your pink eye is from an allergy. Itchiness and tearing and redness in BOTH eyes are common symptoms of an allergic reaction… there may be a mucus-like discharge but NOT a pus-like discharge. Often… some swelling of the lid occurs and the conjunctiva (the outer most layer of the eye) may also appear slightly swollen or puffy, like it’s been puffed up with water. An itchy, runny nose may also accompany the reac
