Conjunctivitis in Children: Causes, Treatment, and Care Tips
- posted: Jan. 25, 2024
At Prime Pediatrics, Dr. Farnoush Jamali and Dr. Hanieh Jafarieh are here to provide comprehensive care for your family. If your child has conjunctivitis in Gaithersburg, MD serving Rockville and Germantown, MD, we can help soothe symptoms and give recommendations for preventing future occurrences.
What Causes Conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis is an infection of the conjunctiva, the clear layer of tissue over the whites of the eyes. It can occur in one or both eyes and is commonly called 'pink eye' because of the eye redness it causes. The infection can be caused by a virus or bacteria, or brought about by allergens irritating the eye.
Pink eye caused by a virus or bacteria can be very contagious, making it very common among children in school or activities. If your child has allergies, allergic conjunctivitis can occur seasonally and is not contagious, but we can still prescribe treatment for symptoms.
How Is Pink Eye Treated?
When conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria it is treated with antibiotic eye drops. Follow your pediatrician's instructions for use and symptoms should alleviate in a few days. You should still use the eyedrops until they are gone or however long the doctor recommends.
Pink eye caused by a virus can be soothed with eye drops, but you will likely have symptoms until the virus has cleared from your body. Conjunctivitis affects children and adults but can turn very serious for newborns. Newborns with conjunctivitis in Gaithersburg, MD, should get medical treatment right away.
Can We Prevent Conjunctivitis?
A pink eye diagnosis often sets off a panic due to it being highly contagious. You may contract conjunctivitis despite your best efforts to stay healthy, but there are some actions you can take to prevent the spread of the infection. Avoid touching and rubbing the eyes, because this makes it easy for the infection to spread to both eyes and other people.
Good hygiene habits like regular handwashing and regularly disinfecting high-tough surfaces help prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses. Do not share personal care items like towels, and clean them often, along with pillowcases and sheets.
Get Help for Pink Eye Now
Prime Pediatrics helps treat conjunctivitis in Gaithersburg, MD serving Rockville and Germantown, MD, when your child is suffering. To make an appointment with Dr. Farnoush Jamali or Dr. Hanieh Jafarieh, contact us at (301) 977-2440.
- posted: Jan. 25, 2024
At Prime Pediatrics, Dr. Farnoush Jamali and Dr. Hanieh Jafarieh are here to provide comprehensive care for your family. If your child has conjunctivitis in Gaithersburg, MD serving Rockville and Germantown, MD, we can help soothe symptoms and give recommendations for preventing future occurrences.
What Causes Conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis is an infection of the conjunctiva, the clear layer of tissue over the whites of the eyes. It can occur in one or both eyes and is commonly called 'pink eye' because of the eye redness it causes. The infection can be caused by a virus or bacteria, or brought about by allergens irritating the eye.
Pink eye caused by a virus or bacteria can be very contagious, making it very common among children in school or activities. If your child has allergies, allergic conjunctivitis can occur seasonally and is not contagious, but we can still prescribe treatment for symptoms.
How Is Pink Eye Treated?
When conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria it is treated with antibiotic eye drops. Follow your pediatrician's instructions for use and symptoms should alleviate in a few days. You should still use the eyedrops until they are gone or however long the doctor recommends.
Pink eye caused by a virus can be soothed with eye drops, but you will likely have symptoms until the virus has cleared from your body. Conjunctivitis affects children and adults but can turn very serious for newborns. Newborns with conjunctivitis in Gaithersburg, MD, should get medical treatment right away.
Can We Prevent Conjunctivitis?
A pink eye diagnosis often sets off a panic due to it being highly contagious. You may contract conjunctivitis despite your best efforts to stay healthy, but there are some actions you can take to prevent the spread of the infection. Avoid touching and rubbing the eyes, because this makes it easy for the infection to spread to both eyes and other people.
Good hygiene habits like regular handwashing and regularly disinfecting high-tough surfaces help prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses. Do not share personal care items like towels, and clean them often, along with pillowcases and sheets.
Get Help for Pink Eye Now
Prime Pediatrics helps treat conjunctivitis in Gaithersburg, MD serving Rockville and Germantown, MD, when your child is suffering. To make an appointment with Dr. Farnoush Jamali or Dr. Hanieh Jafarieh, contact us at (301) 977-2440.