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Conjunctivitis
Prevention Practicing good hygiene is the best way to control the spread of conjunctivitis. Once the infection has been diagnosed, follow these steps:
If your child has an infection or there's an outbreak of conjunctivitis at his or her school or child-care center, try to avoid putting your child in close contact with other children. Many schools send children with conjunctivitis home. Newborns' eyes are susceptible to bacteria normally present in the mother's birth canal. These bacteria cause no symptoms in the mother. In rare cases, these bacteria can cause infants to develop a serious form of conjunctivitis known as ophthalmia neonatorum, which needs treatment without delay to preserve sight. That's why shortly after birth, every newborn's eyes are protected with a preventative application of an antibiotic such as erythromycin ointment. Self-care You can soothe the discomfort of conjunctivitis by applying warm compresses to your affected eye or eyes. To make a compress, soak a clean, lint-free cloth in warm water and wring it out before applying it gently to your closed eyelids. For allergic conjunctivitis, avoid rubbing your eyes so that you don't release more histamines. Instead, use cool compresses to soothe your eyes. You might also try specially formulated over-the-counter eyedrops such as Naphcon-A or Opcon-A, which contain an antihistamine and an agent that constricts blood vessels.
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