Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

What is pink eye?• Redness and swelling

of the conjunctiva• A bacterial or viral

infection• Can be very

contagious• Last 7 to 10 days

without medical treatment

• Not really dangerous

Caused by:• Infections• Allergies

• Chemicals, fumes, or smoke• Foreign object in eye

SymptomsEye Redness Swollen eyes

Tearing Itching/burning

Drainage from eye (crust)

Sensitive to light

May seen pasted shut from crust

Does not affect vision

How to treat pink eye:

• Bacterial Antibiotics – eye drops or ointment (for younger children)

• ViralDoes not respond to medical treatmentsOver the counter medicine can be use to relieve symptoms

School Preventions• Children can not go to school unless:– 1) 24 hours after taking antibiotic (bacteria)– 2) wait 5 days (viral)

• Wash hands all the time!• Do not touch eyes with hands• Wipe down toys• Catch it early!• If found while in your class: must be sent

home immediately!

• Research• http://www.mayoclinic.c

om/health/pink-eye/DS00258/DSECTION=prevention

• http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/eye/conjunctivitis.html

• http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/pinkeye-topic-overview

• Pictures• http://miradukesadie.blo

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• http://armyfamilyok.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/eye-drops.jpg

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• http://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/articles/health_tools/pinkeye_slideshow/istock_photo_of_eye_with_redness.jpg

• http://images.medicinenet.com/images/illustrations/PinkEye.jpg