Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) and Periorbital Cellulitis are two eye diseases that can make the area around the eyes red and painful.
Even though they may have some symptoms in common, they are two different diseases with different causes and ways of treating them.
This article will talk about Pink Eye vs Periorbital Cellulitis so that you can understand these eye problems better and know when to see a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pink Eye<\/a> and Periorbital Cellulitis are very different due to the difference in reasons that cause them.\u00a0
Bacterial Pink Eye is caused by bacteria<\/a> such as Staphylococcus Aureus or Streptococcus Pneumoniae.\u00a0
On the other hand, allergens like pollen and pet hair can cause allergic Pink Eye.\u00a0
When it comes to viral Pink Eye<\/a>, viruses like the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV<\/a>), Adenovirus, and Enteroviruses can cause viral Pink Eye.
Several factors, such as Sinus Infections, bug bites, face injuries, and dental surgery, cause Periorbital Cellulitis.\u00a0
Periorbital Cellulitis is more common due to the frequent problem of Sinus Infections in people in winter<\/a>.
Staphylococcus Aureus and Haemophilus Influenzae are two of the most common bacteria that cause Periorbital Cellulitis.
It is advised that you consult a doctor to treat your eye infections<\/a> correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n