{"id":4763,"date":"2019-07-08T10:00:50","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T10:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/docsurgentcare\/?p=4763"},"modified":"2022-05-23T16:36:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T16:36:29","slug":"how-to-identify-and-treat-pink-eye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/docsurgentcare\/how-to-identify-and-treat-pink-eye\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Identify and Treat Pink Eye"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Pink eye is very common, especially for young children who go to summer camp. Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is fairly easy to treat, especially if it is identified early. Read on to learn how to spot pink eye and find treatment options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

What Does Pink Eye Look Like?<\/span><\/span><\/p>

As the name suggests, pink eye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, causing the eye to develop a reddish\/pink color. This coloration is the easiest symptom to spot. However, it is important to learn about the other pink eye symptoms. These can include: crusty eyelids\/lashes, clear, white, yellow, or green eye discharge, itchy eyes, and increased tearing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

How Do I Prevent Pink Eye from Spreading? How Do I Avoid Pink Eye?<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Pink Eye can spread easily as viruses or bacteria. Some major ways to avoid pink eye are washing your hands often with soap and water, disinfecting common areas (for example, the doorknobs), avoid touching or rubbing your eyes, and stay away from sharing things like eyeglasses, contact lens\/contact lens containers, and makeup (ex: mascara).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

What Should I Do If I Think I Have Pink Eye?<\/span><\/span><\/p>