Keep an Eye Out for Pink Eye, Prevent it With these Tips
The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers information to parents about the prevention of pink eye.
Editor's note: The following information was provided by a press release from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. As summer fades away and children head back to school, concerns about sunscreen and day camp are quickly replaced by homework and hygiene – and for many parents, pink eye is one of the top concerns. Children are often susceptible to catching pink eye (or conjunctivitis) —in fact, more than 3 million school days are missed each year in U.S public schools due to the spread of pink eye. To stop the spread of pink eye, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and its EyeSmart program are arming parents and teachers with important information about pink eye. Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the thin, filmy membrane that covers …
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