GENERAL INFORMATION:

Conjunctivitis, also known as "pink eye" or "sore eyes", is an inflammation of the underside of the eyelid and the white part of the eye. Conjunctivitis can be caused by infection, chemical irritation, or allergy. The most common symptoms are clear, green, or yellow discharge from the eye, swollen eyelids, redness, and a gritty or scratchy feeling in the eye. Conjunctivitis can be contagious.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. You may  use warm compresses to reduce discomfort. Soak a clean wash cloth in warm water, wring it out, and apply it to your eye. Do not share this washcloth with anyone else or use it for washing.
2. Do not touch or rub your eyes.
3. Gently wipe away any discharge from the eyes with disposable tissue.
4. Wash your hands often with soap and use paper towels to dry.
5. Do not share towels or wash cloths because this may spread the infection.
6. Sunglasses may be helpful if light bothers your eyes.
7. Do not use eye makeup until the conjunctivitis is gone.
8. You should not return to school or day-care until the eye is no longer draining.

MEDICATIONS:

1. Antibiotics are only helpful if the cause is bacterial. If we have prescribed antibiotics use as directed on prescription provided.

RETURN IF :

1. The eye is still pink three days after starting treatment with medicine.
2. Pain in the eyes increases.
3. The redness is spreading.
4. Vision becomes blurred.
5. Fever occurs.
6. You have any problems that may be related to the medicine you are taking.