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Pink Eye Infection / Conjuctivitis
I had pink eye infection two days ago, I am recovering from the same and my eye is almost alright now. My roommate has suffered the same today. Can I again be infected with same,If I came contact with him?
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You as well as your roommate should take precautions. Chances are there but less
Maintain hygiene
Wash your hands with soap and waters
Wear goggles Or glasses
Keep your handkerchief, towel and bedsheet seperate
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You may be..so keep his contaminated items away..and exercise precaution..sanitise as frequently as possible..ask him to get treatment
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Vadodara
maintain strict hygiene practices. Thoroughly washing hands,
avoiding touching the eyes
refraining from sharing personal items like towels or eye makeup
Cold compression ice pack massage 5 times in a day
Avoid use over the counter drops from medical store
Use sanitizer for hand sanitisation
Complete the course of medicine as advised by your eye doctor.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Better to take precautions.
maintain basic hygiene.
Wash hands regularly
Avoid touching eyes.
Separate your towels.
You Can wear dark goggles.
You can clean eye with cotton dipped in warm water. Discard after 1 time use.consult sos
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Dr. Tushar Bombatkar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Jalgaon
See viral conjunctivitis is a infection caused when hoat immunity is decresed and you come in contact with the infected person... As you recently recovered you are immune.. But social distancing should be maintained
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Dr. Miss Hema Mansukhlal Mer
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
1 yrs exp
Mumbai
Wear dark google.
Wash hands frequently.
Keep distance of atleast 1 feet from affected people.
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Sangli
Take precautions and tell him also
Continue your medication as prescribed by doctor .
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