| Symptoms |
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- red, irritated eyes
- itching or scratchy feeling in the eye
- swelling of the eyelid
- tearing or purulent discharge
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| Treatment |
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- antibiotic eye drops for bacterial infections
- apply cool compresses to help decrease swelling
- avoid wearing contact lens until symptoms subside
- wash hands frequently to prevent spread of infection
- avoid touching the eyes
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| Get Advice For |
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- eye pain
- blurred vision
- fever or headache
- symptoms persisting over 3 days
- thick or colored eye drainage
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| Prevention |
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- don't share cosmetics
- don't share washcloths or towels
- don't swim in lakes or contaminated pools
- don't use other people's eye medications
- wash hands frequently
- avoid use of eye make-up
- avoid exposure to eye irritants
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