Human Diseases and Conditions, Supplement 2 - Conjunctivitis
Human Diseases and Conditions, Supplement 2 - Conjunctivitis
January 1, 2003 -- Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis (kon-jung-tih-VY-tis), often called pinkeye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (kon-jung-TIE-vuh), the thin...
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Is Conjunctivitis preventable?
A regular shot of Hemophilis B vaccine to infants can prevent few bacterial conjunctivitis cases. The condition can also be prevented by:
- Washing your hands regularly with water and soap
- Using sanitary paper towels in drying the hands
- Avoiding frequent rubbing of eyes
- Keeping away from eye irritants like smoke and perfumes.
- Trash used tissues, wash machine towels and other stuff that have been in contact with your eyes after usage.
- Keep your contact lenses clean at all times.
- Not sharing your make up as well as eye drops
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