Monday, April 29, 2013

Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

 

ConjunctivitisConjunctivitis, is a redness of the eye. It is often accompanied by a discharge and itching or a foreign body sensation.
Causes
Pink eye is most often a viral infection, but may also be caused by bacteria or an allergic reaction. Viral and bacterial pink eye can be highly contagious.
Prevention & Treatment
To avoid spreading conjunctivitis, wash your hands often, don't touch the infected area with your hands, don't share wash cloths or towels, and avoid using makeup which may become contaminated. A child with pink eye should be kept from school for a few days. Sometimes your doctor will need to prescribe antibiotic eye drops or ointments to treat conjunctivitis

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