How your body fights pink eye
This defense fluid washes the eye with protective enzymes.
What are tears?
Do not do this, it worsens swelling and spreads germs.
What is rubbing your eyes?
Change this bedding item daily to avoid reinfecting yourself.
What is pillowcase?
This process causes the classic redness and vessel dilation.
What is inflammation?
Do this frequently for 20 seconds with soap.
What is washing your hands?
Do not share these bathroom textiles with anyone else.
What are towels or washcloths?
These white blood cells swallow bacteria and cell debris.
What are white blood cells?
Do not wear these visual aids until symptoms clear.
What are contact lenses?
Throw away these eye beauty products to prevent a repeat infection.
What is makeup
The immune system makes these specific targeting proteins.
What are antibodies?
Do apply this clean, damp, soothing cloth remedy.
What is a compress?
Disinfect these frequently touched objects, like your phone or doorknobs.
What are surfaces?
Antibiotics cannot cure this common form of conjunctivitis.
What are viral conjunctivitis?
Do not reuse these prescription drops for viral infections.
What are antibiotic eye drops?
Stay home from work or school until this symptom stops leaking.
What is eye discharge?