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WHAT IS CONJUNCTIVITIS? TREATMENT HOW TO PREVENT A SPREAD OF THE INFECTION Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva which is a fine membrane lining the inside of the eyelids and covering the white part of the eye. Bacterial Conjunctivitis Wash your hands before and after instilling Antibiotic eye drops or ointment. eye drops or ointment. Viral Conjunctivitis Do not rub your eyes and be careful not to SYMPTOMS · Sensation of grittiness · Itching · Watering · Redness · Sensitivity to light · Sticky discharge, in some cases can affect one or both eyes. CAUSES · Bacteria · Viruses · Allergies spread the infection from one eye to the No treatment necessary other. Allergic Conjunctivitis Have your own face cloth and towel to prevent spread of infection to other family Anti-allergic eye drops members. Try to identify the cause of the allergic Use tissues instead of cotton reaction so that it can be avoided. handkerchiefs and discard after one use. If you think you have conjunctivitis consult If bright lights cause discomfort wear dark glasses. Do not wear eye make-up. your family doctor. OPHTHALMIC UNIT CONJUNCTIVITIS 25331 V1/Ophthalmology/TSDFT/11.16/ Review date 11.18