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How to Care for Pinkeye

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Care for Pinkeye

Conjunctivitis, or pinkeye, is an inflammation of the membrane that lines your eyeball and eyelid. It can be caused by a foreign body, an allergic reaction or a bacterial or viral infection.

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    Things You'll Need

    • Eyewashes
    • Washcloths
      • 1

        Determine if you have one or more of the following pinkeye symptoms: red, watery eyes; itching; sensitivity to light; or eye discharge that might be crusty around the eyelashes.

      • 2

        Wash your hands before touching the eye area.

      • 3

        Clean the eye area with a clean washcloth dampened with warm water.

      • 4

        Use a cool compress to relieve itching.

      • 5

        Wash any clothing, towels and bedding touched by the infected eye; bacterial and viral infections are very contagious.

      • 6

        Avoid wearing contact lenses until the infection clears up.

      • 7

        Note any yellow or greenish discharge from the eye. If this occurs or if only one eye is affected, it is more likely to be a bacterial infection than a viral infection or an allergy'consult your doctor for treatment.

    Tips & Warnings

    • There is no over-the-counter medicine specifically for pinkeye. If the problem is caused by bacteria, you'll need to see a doctor for treatment. Viruses need to run their course. If the pinkeye is caused by an allergy, get rid of the allergen or see your doctor for allergy relief.

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