<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat factors increase the risk of developing conjunctivitis?  <response>: <reason> Common risk factors in the development of infective conjunctivitis include: Poor hygiene Contact lens misuse Contaminated personal articles Crowded living or social conditions elementary schools, military barracks History of ocular diseases including dry eye, blepharitis, and anatomic abnormalities of the ocular surface and lids Recent ocular surgery, exposed sutures, or ocular foreign bodies Chronic use of topical medications Immune compromise WinterSummer months bacterial conjunctivitis peaks in the winter and viral conjunctivitis peaks in the summerCommon risk factors in the development of neonatal conjunctivitis include: Maternal infections harbored in the mothers birth canal HIV infected mothers Exposure of the infant to infectious organisms Premature rupture of membranes PROM Inadequacy of ocular prophylaxis after birth Silver nitrate exposure Ocular trauma during delivery Mechanical ventilation Prematurity Poor prenatal care Poor hygienic delivery conditionsCommon risk factors in the development of allergic conjunctivitis include: Pollen from trees and grass Animal skin and secretions, such as saliva Perfumes Cosmetics Air pollution Smoke SpringSummer monthsCommon risk factors in the development of keratoconjunctivitis sicca dry eye syndrome include: Allergies Decreased hormones aging and pregnancy Thyroid eye conditions Blepharitis Medication use antihistamines, beta-blockers, pain relievers, sleep aid, diuretics, hormone replacement, and oral contraceptives Autoimmune disorders Sjogrens syndrome, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis Eye surgery Infrequent blinking e.g., frequent staring at computer and Parkinsons Environmental dusty or windy Contact lens use Neurologic conditions stroke, Bells palsy, Parkinsons, trigeminal nerve dysfunction Uveitis Iritis Diabetes Vitamin A deficiencyCommon risk factors in the development of superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis SLK include: Mechanical soft-tissue microtrauma conjunctiva laxity Morphologic changes in superior conjunctival Prolonged eyelid closure Thyroid abnormalities 