St. John Pink Eye Alert
Pink Eye
Pink Eye
A case of Pink eye has been reported at St. John. Please note the following information concerning Pink eye.
CONTAGIOUS PERIOD
Children with bacterial pink eye are contagious until they have been using the medicated drops for a minimum of 24 hours and if the pus is no longer present, which may take up to 72 hours. Pink eyes which have no yellow discharge are most likely caused by a virus (a cold in the eye) and may take longer to clear up.
EARLY SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF BACTERIAL PINK EYE
– Yellow discharge in the eye
– Eyelids stuck together with pus, especially after sleeping
– Dried eye discharge on the upper cheek
– The white part of the eyes may or may not have some redness or pinkness
– Eyelids usually puffy due to irritation from the infection
NOTE: A small amount of cream-colored mucus in the inner corner of the eye after sleeping is normal.
All information provided by Mundelein Pediatrics