How To Prevent Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

Avoid Touching Face and Eyes With Hands

To contain their eye infection, it is especially important for pink eye patients to avoid touching their face and eyes with their hands. If the patient touches their face and eyes, they could prolong the infection or spread it to their other eye or to others. Wearing gloves at night (and perhaps during the day as well) can keep the patient from touching their eyes. Winter, latex, or rubber gloves are all fine for this purpose, and the patient can choose whichever type of glove is most convenient. If the patient does not wish to wear gloves, occupying their hands with activities like knitting or typing can reduce the tendency to touch their face as well. Above all, individuals with conjunctivitis should ensure they wash their hands or use hand sanitizer regularly; this will reduce the risk of additional infection if they do accidentally touch their face or eyes.

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