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Eye Infections
Our optometrists provide a full scope of vision care for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. We are skilled in foreign body removal, which is often related to agricultural and manufacturing professions.

Pink Eye (Conjuncitivits)
Conjunctivitis is usually a minor eye infection triggered by a virus, bacteria, an allergic reaction (to dust, pollen, smoke, fumes or chemicals) or a foreign body in the eye.

Both viral and bacterial conjunctivitis spread easily to others. Here are some tips to avoid spreading the conditions or re-infecting yourself:

Wash your hands frequently, and avoid touching or rubbing your eyes.

Don't share washcloths, towels or pillowcases with anyone else, and wash these items after each use.

Don't share eyedrops or cosmetics such as eyeliner, eye shadow or mascara. Replace them after you're healed, to avoid re-infection.

You may need to discontinue contact lens wear during a period of infection or replace your contact lenses after you're healed

Antibiotic eyedrops will alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, whereas antihistamine allergy pills or eyedrops will help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.