We have all heard of or had pink eye! Its never fun and can be highly contagious! With the kids back in school and cold and flu season upon us it’s always good to know the warning signs of pink eye!
Red, watery and itchy eyes may be a sign of conjunctivitis or pink eye.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the top symptoms of pink eye include:
• Redness or swelling of the white of the eye
• Increase amounts of tears
• White, yellow or green discharge
• Itchy or burning eyes
• Increased sensitivity to light
Viruses and bacteria can cause pink eye. It’s important that you see your physician. While it can get better on its own, sometimes an antibiotic is prescribed to clear it up.
Don’t hesitate if you think you might have pink eye. Call our office at 480-994-18972 to make an appointment!
Learn more: http://www.cdc.gov/features/conjunctivitis/