eye flu synonyms - #16178
I am dealing with some really annoying symptoms, and I'm not sure if it's just allergies or maybe something more serious like eye flu or its synonyms. A few days ago, I woke up with this weird scratchy feeling in my eyes, and they just kept watering like crazy. I thought it was just dust or something, but then they started to turn red and feel super itchy. I did some googling and came across "conjunctivitis" and "pink eye" — are those really eye flu synonyms? A friend recommended some over-the-counter drops, but they don’t seem to help. I kinda freaked out when I noticed some gooey stuff in the mornings too, which I think is a common symptom of eye flu or whatever those synonyms are. Guess I wanna know how long eye flu usually lasts and if there's a chance it could turn into something worse, like an infection? I’m just nervous because I work with the public a lot, and I really don’t wanna spread anything around. Anyone experienced this and found any relief? Or should I just cave and go see a doctor to make sure it’s not a bigger issue? Appreciate any tips!
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