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Conjuctivitis

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an infection of the eye that causes redness, itching, watering and discharge from the eye. It can be caused by viruses or bacteria and spreads easily through hand-eye contact or sneezing and coughing. To prevent spreading the infection, frequent handwashing, avoiding touching or rubbing the eyes, and not sharing personal items like towels or eye makeup is recommended. Treatment involves cleaning the eye, using antibiotic eye drops for bacterial infections, and throwing away contact lenses until the eye clears up.

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Conjuctivitis

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an infection of the eye that causes redness, itching, watering and discharge from the eye. It can be caused by viruses or bacteria and spreads easily through hand-eye contact or sneezing and coughing. To prevent spreading the infection, frequent handwashing, avoiding touching or rubbing the eyes, and not sharing personal items like towels or eye makeup is recommended. Treatment involves cleaning the eye, using antibiotic eye drops for bacterial infections, and throwing away contact lenses until the eye clears up.

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CONJUNCTIVITIS

Pink Eye
Identification Prevention
Can be caused by either a virus or bacteria. It is of- Frequent handwashing; is usually spread through
ten hard to tell the difference, but both are very conta- hand-eye contact.
gious. Sometimes it is caused by allergies or irritation
after exposure to dust or smoke, these cases are not Wash hands even after administering eye medica-
contagious. tion or washing infected bedding/towels.

Pink/red color in the whites of the eyes. Hand sanitizer if no soap and water is available.

Itchy and watery eyes, sometimes swelling may Can also be spread through the air after sneezing
be present. or coughing.

Discharge that can cause crusting on eyelids or Try to not touch or rub eyes, help remind and
eyelashes. monitor children.

Do not share any personal items such as contacts


or solution, eye makeup, or bedding.
Treatment
Wash towels and bedding after contact with laun-
Antibiotic eye drops or ointment are only pre- dry soap and hot water.
scribed for bacterial conjunctivitis.
Throw away any personal items you think might
Clean affected eye with a new, wet washcloth or be infected; eye makeup, contact solution.
clean cotton ball a few times a day.
Clean eye glasses well before use.
Artificial tears may be used to help with dryness
or irritation. Throw bottle away when eye clears.

Stop wearing contacts, throw away old disposable


pair and start with a new pair when pink eye
clears. Contact doctor for instructions for extend-
ed wear contacts.

Keep kids home from school if you dont think its


allergies or caused by an irritant.

https://www.cdc.gov/conjunctivitis/about/index.html

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