![]() Thhaannkkss!! fo HAAVVEE YYOOUU SIIGGNNEEDD UUPP TTOO BBEE ONN OOUURR M EM advice is to teach your children not to touch their face. Conjunctivitis can be caused by either viruses or bacteria. These infections do not sur- vive without moisture for very long, so if the infection gets on your child's hands, it will not cause a problem unless your child transfers the infection into his eye. Therefore, teaching your children good handwashing will decrease your child's risk of getting pink eye. eye turn pink or reddish when they are inflamed from an infection. The most common cause of pink eye is viral. Viral causes of pink eye do not need antibiotics for treatment. In general, the viral pink eye include redness in the white part of the eyeball, swelling of the eyelids, itching or burning feeling, swollen or tender areas in front of the ears, a lot of tearing, clear drainage from the eyes. tivitis. The classic presentation of bacterial conjunc- tivitis is that children wake up with their eyelashes glued shut. it usually takes some warm water and a washcloth to separate the eyelashes. Bacterial infections can sometimes resolve without treatment. However, it usually is best treated with topical antibi- otics. Generally, children are considered contagious and they should be restricted from attendance at school or preschool for a minimum of 24 hours. dlers is a bacterial infection of the ears. It is always a good idea to see your pediatrician if your young child has eye discharge to make sure that your child is appropriately treated. swelling of the eyelids. If the eyelids are swollen and/or discolored, it usually means a different kind of infection. It may be a larger infection which will require oral antibiotics. you should always consult your pediatrician. Hopefully, your child will not have an eye infection. But if he does, it is important to determine if your child's symptoms are caused by a viral or bacterial infection and get the treatment that is necessary. I a Doocc TTaallkk |