Leave Pink Eye off the Back-to-School List, Says AllAboutVision.com

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.