An eye infection that is caused by bacteria or viruses is called a pink eye infection. Also called Conjunctivitis. It transfers from person to person. However, it is mostly spread in schools and daycare centers. It is not a serious infection if diagnosed promptly. It only diagnoses for 8 to 10 days. They start in one eye, where they cause lots of tears and a watery discharge. After 3 to 4 days, the other eye gets infected. You feel a swollen lymph node in front of your ear or under your jawbone.
Symptoms of Pink Eye Infection
View the following symptoms of Pink eye infection or Conjunctivitis
- eyes become red
- itching starts
- Green or white discharge from the eye
- Burning eyes
- Blurred vision
- More sensitive to light
- More tears than usual
After receiving a large amount of pink eye infection cases, the School Education Department SED Punjab issued the guidelines. By following these steps, we are able to control the Spread of Pink Eye Infections in various public and private schools. The Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department has issued safety guidelines to prevent the spread of Conjunctivitis in Punjab.
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SED Guidelines To Prevent Spread of Conjunctivitis
It is mandatory to follow the below-mentioned steps to prevent pink eye infection
- Keep the environment clean
- Take a bath daily
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.
- Dont go to the rushy places
- Keep your eyes clean
- Do not share your things, such as pillows, washcloths, towels, eye drops, eye or face makeup, makeup brushes, contact lenses, contact lens storage cases, or eyeglasses.
- Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes.
