What does "Pink Eye" on children look like and what is the treatment?
595537
eyes are pink/red and itchy\n\nif there is yellowish gunk in it, its bacterial and you can get a prescription for your doctor to shorten its duration. if theyre just red and there isnt gunk, its probably either viral or allergies and there isnt much you can do- you can get over the counter eye drops and that's about it. you can try putting a hot, wet cloth kid's eyes (with his eyes closed) and that can provide some releif.
149804
GET A SECOND OPINION!! Just an example on why you should: my daughter kept having eye discharge. When I took her to her regualr pediatrician, she said that her eye ductas are probably too small to drain her eyes. That it would resolve itself in time. I took her to a second pediatrician. The second gave me an oinment becase she thought it was an infection. Sure enough, the ointment cleared the problem! If you feel uneasy about it, like you do now, get a second opinion! Never leave your child health in jeopardy!
235864
I would first go to any store such as Wal-Mart and get some pink eye solution, it only costs around 6 bucks. Put the drops in your eye according to directions. Give that a few days and that should clear it right up. If that did not work, then it could be something more serious and I would suggest then to go see an eye doctor. Here are some sites that explain all about pink eye and the first site has a picture of the solution I was referring to! Good luck and hope this has helped you!!
208945
Is it actually the white bit of her eye?  I think this can be quite common and looks alot more serious than it actually is, however because your grandmother is on the medication I think it's important she goes to see her gp, especially if this happens to her often
1097465
happens to children freuently is treatable..\n\nit is contagious and can be spread\n\nread the following
139940
You really should see a doctor.  Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis, can be bacterial, viral, caused by irritants in the eye, caused by allergies.  In any case, it should be examined by a doctor and an appropriate medication or course of action should be prescribed.  Whomever has the pinkeye should be considered contagious and care should be taken so that person does not infect their other eye or other people around them.  If it is a child, then they may have to stay out of school for at least 24 hours after treatment has begun, possibly longer if it's of the viral kind.
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i think that you mean trusopt opth solution. its a 2% solution and its used for the treatment of glaucoma.  what it does is it helps to reduce the fluid in the eye and relieve the pressure which is glaucoma.  i dont see why a 7 year old would necessarily use this, if you have some leftover or something i wouldnt let them share by any means.  the tips on these droppers are sterile and that could increase chance for infection.  but for any advice i would definitely talk to a pharmacist about it. im only a student so far.
40430
There really aren't any.  It just has to go away.  To cut down on irritation, you should apply a warm washcloth regularly to the eye.
163705
It's probably a sty. Put a hot wash cloth on the affected eye and it should go away in a few days.
70166
Yes.  This could be 1 of 2 things.  First it could be pink eye [you need to go to a doctor to determine this], OR, it could be very dry eyes.  I made 6 trips to the doctor 2 years ago for pink eye.  1 trip to the eye doctor (not the glasses guy) indicated that my tears begin to dissipate immediately where the average person dissipates in 10 to 15 seconds.  Essentially my tears aren't wet enough -- which caused issues very similar to pink eye.
389582
if its on the white part, its fine. it happened to my mom once, made her eye look red. the doctor said that it was nothing to worry about. it went away after a few days, no meds.
1179420
I had one as kid...\n\nThe sticky patches are best because they are uncomfortable to pull off. If you kid wears glasses also (i did), put it under the glasses, so it isn't as noticeable to his classmates/friends/family. \n\nTry to reward him when he wears it. Activities that strain the eye like reading, video games, etc. are good for helping his vision, and straightening his eye. Reward him with those. What kid doesn't like video games?
951057
my sister had a similar problem a while back. it turned out to not be pink eye. it was an allergic reaction to the solution and contacts she was using. i would suggest calling your eye doctor and re-evaulating your choice in lenses.
1182170
it hurts i can tell! i also have eye problems you need to go see a eye doctor it sorta looks like a bac infection,not sure about pink eye i am not a dr but you need to see a optalmologist i hope you have one. you more then likely need a antiobiotic eye drop. good luck lanay
938271
Konjunktivitis (medical term) or Bindehautentzündung (popular term).\n\nIn English, conjunctivitis or pinkeye.
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hot compresses to the area of inflammation can help increase blood supply and potentiate spontaneous drainage. good personal hygiene with attention to cleansing the eyelids on a daily basis to prevent recurrent infections.\nApplication of an antibiotic ointment such as erythromycin to the margin of the eyelid after proper cleansing. Except in children under age 12. If it becomes localized to a single gland then incision, drainage, and curettage is sometimes necessary.\n\nUse a solution of tap water and baby shampoo or commercially prepared hypoallergenic cleanser.  THE STY SHOULD NOT BE SQUEEZED.\n\nSee your doc as soon as possible for an antibiotic if necessary.
604020
I work at a daycare and I see lots of this.  Pink eye is contagious until you get the drops.  Then you must been using the drops for at least 24 hours, before it is no longer a problem.