22 Nov 2022 | 5 min Read
Sudeshna Chakravarti
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Does your little one have red and watery eyes? If yes, then chances are they are suffering from pink eye, a common eye infection that affects more than three lakh kids and adults in India. This eye infection is usually super-uncomfortable for kids and can make them fussy and irritated. Also, pink eye is highly contagious in nature, and if proper care is not ensured, it can spread to other family members.
In this post, we give you an overview of the symptoms and common causes of pink eye in toddlers and effective home remedies and treatment methods to speed up your little one’s recovery.
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the membrane lining your eyes and lids. The telltale symptom of pink eye in toddlers is the white part of their eyes turning red, as the blood vessels swell up due to an irritant, infection, or allergies. In some cases, this condition may only affect one eye, and in others, it may occur in both eyes as well.
The most common causes of pink eye in toddlers include
Both viral and bacterial pink eye are extremely contagious. They are transmitted by sneezing, coughing, and hand contact with the affected person. However, pink eye caused by allergies or irritants are not that contagious and their spread can be easily avoided by observing precautionary measures.
The symptoms of pink eye vary depending on the type of infection and severity your toddler is experiencing. The following symptoms of pink eye in toddlers can help you determine the exact cause of the infection and administer a suitable treatment method.
Your doctor will monitor your child’s symptoms to determine the exact cause of the infection and offer a treatment solution accordingly. Based on your toddler’s diagnosis, the doctor may recommend the following treatment methods.
Apart from following your doctor’s advice, make sure to keep your little one’s eye clean at all times by wiping the goop and crusty secretions with gauze or cotton balls, and wet cloths, especially in the morning or after naps.
Since this infection is super-contagious, you must try to prevent its spread to the rest of the family and other kids. Follow these tips to keep your family safe from this infection.
Pink eye in toddlers is mostly caused due to viral, bacterial, and allergic infections, and can have different symptoms depending on the cause. Since these infections can spread from one person to another easily, you must ensure proper care to avoid their spread. This can be done by teaching your child to wash their hands frequently and using gentle water wipes before shaking someone’s hands.
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