Website offers printable fact sheet with tips for parents and
teachers
SAN DIEGO--(Business Wire)--
New teachers, new clothes and new classmates are all part of a new
school year. And all too often, so is a case of pink eye.
Conjunctivitis, commonly called "pink eye," is an inflammation of
the eye's outer lining that's a common and highly contagious problem.
Children are especially vulnerable, and in communal settings such as
school or day care the infection can spread quickly. Some students and
their teachers get pink eye over and over again.
How serious is pink eye? How should it be treated? And most
importantly, how can you avoid it?
New articles on AllAboutVision.com provide practical information
on conjunctivitis for parents, teachers and day care workers who need
to be able to recognize potential pink eye, provide guidance, and take
steps to avoid an epidemic.
For starters, there are several types of conjunctivitis, and some
are more serious - and more contagious - than others. Conjunctivitis
is also just one of any number of conditions that can make an eye
appear pink or red. It's important to see a doctor to determine if a
particular instance of conjunctivitis will require antibiotic
treatment or is the type that won't respond to antibiotics and must
simply run its course.
AllAboutVision.com's pink eye overview article covers the most
common types of pink eye, symptoms, treatment, and advice for
prevention. Those needing expanded information can also reference two
companion articles on types of conjunctivitis and treatment options.
AllAboutVision.com also provides a printable, one-page flyer
titled "Pink Eye Facts for Parents & Teachers." It's a handy reference
on the basics of pink eye that can be downloaded, printed and shared.
Online since January 2000, AllAboutVision.com provides consumers
with hundreds of pages of comprehensive, doctor-reviewed information
on eye health and vision correction. The site's most popular content
sections are those about eye diseases, LASIK and contact lenses.
AllAboutVision.com is published by Access Media Group LLC, a print
and electronic health communications company with a specialty in
vision care.
AllAboutVision.com
Liz Segre, 858-454-2145, ext. 303
Editorial Director
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