Conjunctivitis in babies

Baby's eyes are fragile and easily prone to conjunctivitis. Here are some tips to help deal with conjunctivitis in babies:

• Conjunctivitis can be bacterial, viral, or allergy-related.
• If conjunctivitis is viral, it often affects both eyes and is very contagious.
• Consult your pediatrician, who will prescribe an antibiotic or antiseptic eye drop, depending on the type of conjunctivitis.
• Wash your hands thoroughly before applying the eye drops.
• Choose single-dose eye drops, which are not likely to be contaminated.
• Use a dry compress for each eye, so you won't contaminate the other eye.
• Regularly clean the entrance to the tear ducts to remove impurities.