Other than that, pink eye treatment for kids and babies is the same as for adults. Bacterial infections may be treated with antibiotic eye drops or ointment, and viral infections just need time to resolve on their own. The same home treatments recommended above are also good for children—but...
Kids diagnosed with infectious pinkeye should stay out of school or day care for a short period of time. Allergic pinkeye (caused by, for instance. seasonal pollens or animal dander) and chemical pinkeye (from chemicals or liquids, including bleach and furniture polish) are not contagious. ...
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I bet you've had conjunctivitis before! Most kids have experienced this disease at one point in time. It's more commonly known as 'pink eye.' Read this lesson to learn its causes, review its symptoms, and find out how to treat it!