Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a common eye infection that can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or allergens. It is highly contagious and spreads through close contact with an infected person. You can get pink eye through:
- Close personal contact: Touching or shaking hands with someone who has pink eye can spread the infection.
- Contact with droplets from the air: When an infected person coughs or sneezes, droplets containing the virus or bacteria can spread through the air and infect others.
- Touching objects and surfaces with germs on them: If you touch a surface contaminated with the virus or bacteria and then touch your eyes before washing your hands, you can get pink eye.
It's important to wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your eyes to prevent the spread of pink eye. If you have pink eye, avoid close contact with others and see a doctor for treatment.
