Do you have to touch your eyes to get pink eye?!


Question: Do you have to touch your eyes to get pink eye?
I know it's highly contagious! Can adults catch it from a toddler? And do you HAVE to touch your eye area to get it?

Answers:

Pink eye - do you mean conjunctivitis. Adults can get it from a toddler.

If the discharge is pussy then it is bacterial. Can spread by using a shared towel or buy you not washing your hands after touching the affected eye. Will clear up if use antibiotic drops/ointment. See you doctor.

If it has a watery discharge then is viral and is highly contagious. Wipe all surfaces with cleaning wipe if they have been dripped on. Use separate towels and the person with the infection should is throw away wipes and towels. Take 6 weeks to clear up!



it's commonly because of animals. It's the reason why most people keep pets off furniture (especially pillows).



usually it is transmitted by pool water. yes anyone can get it.




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