pink eye is usually caused by a virus. The most important ways to avoid pink eye are to wash your hands and not touch your eyes. It is important also not to share towels with other family members.
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im just wondering that the person that answered this question what is the treatment for the impetigo in the eyes and how to prevent it for spreeding
Eye-wear to prevent getting water into your eyes.
You prevent the spread of infection by keeping your hands clean, keep your face away from his face and don't put your hands on his face while you still have any symptoms. You could also call the vet to see if it is possible to spread pink eye to a dog.
Infectious forms of pink eye are highly contagious and are spread by direct contact with infected people. If you or your child has infectious pink eye, avoid touching the eye area and wash your hands frequently, particularly after applying medications to the eye area. Never share towels or handkerchiefs, and throw away tissues after each use. Disinfecting surfaces like countertops, sinks, and doorknobs can also help prevent the spread of infectious pink eye.Pink Eye At A GlancePink eye (conjunctivitis) can be due to infectious or noninfectious causes.Infectious pink eye is contagious.Infectious pink eye can be caused by bacteria or viruses.Avoiding contact with infected people, disinfection of household surfaces, and good hygienic practices can help prevent the spread of infectious pink eye.Noninfectious pink eye can be caused by allergy, chemical irritation, underlying inflammatory diseases, or trauma.See the related link for more information.
yes, I have used it for pink eye and it worked. It only works for pink eye caused by bacteria though. It does not treat viral pink eye.
get pink eye drops
===================== 'Pink eye' is a lay term for conjunctivitis. Strictly speaking, conjunctivitis means inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. This can be a result of allergy, foreign bodies, viral infections, bacterial infections, ect. Most people who see 'pink eye' and automatically think it's a bacteria infection. However, the majority of conjunctivitis are caused by viruses.
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No. You can only get pink eye but touching your eye with dirty hands.
If your eye is pink and you don't have pink eye, you may have broken a blood vessel. It will clear up in a few days. You could also have allergies or be tired or stressed out.
1,293 people get pink eye a year