What should I do if I touched something handled by someone with pink eye?
Feb 03, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Shuai
Introduction
"Red eye" refers to acute bacterial conjunctivitis, which is somewhat contagious. If you have come into contact with items touched by someone with acute bacterial conjunctivitis, you should immediately wash your hands, disinfect, monitor for symptoms, seek medical treatment if necessary, and practice proper daily care. In daily life, maintain a light diet and avoid spicy, irritating foods such as chili peppers, ginger, and Sichuan pepper to prevent worsening of symptoms.
In general, red eye disease refers to acute bacterial conjunctivitis, which is contagious to some extent. If you have come into contact with items touched by someone with acute bacterial conjunctivitis, you should immediately wash your hands, disinfect, monitor for symptoms, seek medical treatment if necessary, and practice proper daily care. Specific measures are as follows:
1. Wash Hands Immediately
After touching objects handled by a person with acute bacterial conjunctivitis, wash your hands immediately with soap and warm water. Thorough handwashing can effectively reduce the spread of viruses or bacteria and lower the risk of infection.
2. Disinfection
If the item contacted can be wiped, clean it using disinfectant wipes or tissues containing disinfecting ingredients. This helps eliminate any potential viruses or bacteria and reduces the risk of infection.
3. Monitor Symptoms
After contact with items touched by someone with acute bacterial conjunctivitis, closely observe yourself for symptoms such as eye discomfort, redness, or excessive tearing.
4. Medical Treatment
If symptoms such as eye pain or redness occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as levofloxacin hydrochloride eye drops, tobramycin eye drops, or amoxicillin tablets may be used to help recovery.
5. Daily Care
In daily life, maintain good eye hygiene and avoid frequently rubbing your eyes with your hands to prevent bacterial growth and infection.
Diet-wise, opt for light foods and avoid spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers, ginger, and Sichuan pepper to prevent worsening of symptoms.
