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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Help protect yourself from getting and spreading Pink Eye (conjunctivitis).

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Conjunctivitis, also known as Pink Eye, is an infection of the transparent membranes lining the eyelid covering the white of the eye. When the conjunctiva, the small blood vessels, of the eye become inflamed they appear more visible. Adenovirus is the most common cause but it can also be cause by herpes simplex virus.

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Clostridium tetani

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1. Pink or red color in the white of the eye(s)
2. Crusting of eyelids or lashes, specifically in the morning.
3. Swelling of the conjunctiva

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According to Healio News, the increase in Pink Eye Infections in children has increased. With the highly contagious nature of the virus the contact and the increased spread is a concern among parents and healthcare professionals.

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Prevention -> Washing hands before touching eye area, avoiding sharing eyedrops or other eye area related products with others.

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Treatment -> Oil drops meant to help with the crusting over, and sometimes antibiotics for bacterial cases.

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New links between Pink Eye and COVID-19

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Dr. Christopher Clark, a visiting lecturer at the Indiana University School of Optometry, co-authored a recent article in the journal Review of Optometry, explaining that conjunctivitis is likely an early symptom of COVID-19, even in patients with no other apparent symptoms.

According to the article: "The risk to eye-care professionals is thought to be due to respiratory droplets that primarily infect the respiratory tract and conjunctiva. There is also the potential for transference via touching the eyes, nose or mouth. Because of this, eye-care professionals could be the first contact for many patients with mild to no symptoms aside from conjunctivitis."

Dr. Clark is available to discuss the article, including steps eye-care professionals should take to protect themselves and their patients.

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IU's Clark explains link between conjunctivitis and COVID-19, with steps to protect eye-care professionals and patients

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Dr. Christopher Clark, a visiting lecturer at the Indiana University School of Optometry, co-authored a recent article in the journal Review of Optometry, explaining that conjunctivitis is likely an early symptom of COVID-19, even in patients with no other apparent symptoms. According to the article: "The risk to eye-care professionals is thought to be due to respiratory droplets that primarily infect the respiratory tract and conjunctiva.

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