Pink Eye

Has your child ever experienced pink eye or you were unsure whether its pink eye or not? Or how to go about treating it? In most cases, many people and parents have been in your position. Here are symptoms to look out for, causes, how to prevent if possible, and treatment. 

Pink eye can be caused by many things like viruses, chemicals, allergies, lack of hygiene, or bacteria.

Here are symptoms to keep an eye out for:

  1. Blurry vision
  2. Discoloration in the eyes (primarily red or pink)
  3. Swollen eyelids
  4. Discharge from eyes (white or green)
  5. Itchiness
  6. Pink eye caused by bacteria usually is very red with lots of drainage

Here are some treatments to help once medical attention is sought:

  1. Prescribed ointments
  2. Prescribed anti-allergy eye drops
  3. Prescribed antibiotics eye drops

To avoid spreading this infection try your best to keep your hands away from the eyes. Maintain personal hygiene and hand hygiene. Clean your surfaces periodically, as well a change of bed sheets and pillow covers as much as you are able to. If symptoms worsen, don't be afraid to seek an ophthalmologist for additional treatment!

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