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Pharmacist | Building PharmaVieve-breaking down drug facts. Evidence-based insights on drugs, dosing, interactions & safety. Empowering better health decisions.
Lagos, Nigeria
Joined October 2019
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6/ Finally, Bacterial conjunctivitis is treatable, but ignoring it can lead to complications. Don’t hesitate to seek medical help if symptoms persist! Do you have any questions about bacterial conjunctivitis? Let me know👇 #BacterialPinkEye #HealthyEyes
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5/ Prevention Tips •Wash your hands regularly. •Don’t share makeup (NO EYELINER ‼️), towels, or contact lenses. #PreventionIsBetter #EyeHealthTips
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4/ How Is It Treated? 👉 Pharmacological: •Antibiotic eye drops/ointments like tobramycin, ciprofloxacin, or erythromycin. 👉 Non-Pharmacological: •Use a warm compress to remove crusting and soothe the eyes. #EyeTreatment #Antibiotics
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3/ What Does It Look Like? •Thick yellow/green discharge (can make eyelids stick together). •Redness and swelling around the eyes. •Can feel uncomfortable or gritty. If you notice these symptoms, avoid touching your eyes and seek treatment. #PinkEyeSymptoms
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2/ How Can You Get It? •Touching your eyes with dirty hands. •Sharing contaminated items like makeup, towels, or contact lenses. Good hygiene is key to preventing it! #InfectionControl #HealthyHabits
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1/ What Causes Bacterial Conjunctivitis? Bacteria like: •Staphylococcus aureus •Streptococcus pneumoniae •Haemophilus influenzae These bacteria can infect your eyes through poor hygiene or contaminated items. #Infections #EyeHealth
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Did You Know! Bacterial conjunctivitis is a common eye infection caused by harmful bacteria. It’s highly contagious but easily treatable. True story😌 👇 #BacterialConjunctivitis #EyeCare
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6/ Prevent It •Wash hands regularly. •Avoid sharing makeup, towels, or lenses. •Disinfect surfaces like door handles and phones. Protect yourself and others! 💧👁️ #PreventionTips #HealthyEyes Have questions about viral conjunctivitis? Drop them below!👇 #EyeHealthTips
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5/ Does It Go Away? The good news: It resolves on its own within 1–2 weeks in most cases! Stay patient, and don’t share personal items like towels or pillows to avoid spreading it. #HealingTime #ConjunctivitisRecovery
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👉 Pharmacological: •If caused by herpes, antiviral eye drops like ganciclovir may be prescribed. #EyeInfectionTreatment
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4/ Treatment 👉 Non-Pharmacological: •Use a warm compress to soothe the eyes. •Apply artificial tears for relief. •Maintain hygiene: Wash your hands often and don’t rub your eyes.
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3/ How It Looks •Watery discharge (not thick or yellow). •Red eyes that look irritated. •May be accompanied by a cold, sore throat, or swollen lymph nodes. If you notice these symptoms, take precautions to avoid spreading it! #PinkEyeSymptoms #EyeCare
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2/ How You Can Get It •Touching infected surfaces (door handles, towels, etc.). •Direct contact with infected tears or eye secretions. Always wash your hands and avoid touching your face! #InfectionControl #StaySafe
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1/ Cause The most common culprit? Adenoviruses, the same viruses that cause colds. It’s highly contagious, so be cautious! #ViralConjunctivitis #ContagiousInfections
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Viral Conjunctivitis 👁️: Viral conjunctivitis, also called “pink eye,” is one of the most contagious types of eye infections. #EyeHealth #PinkEye
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Conjunctivitis might look scary, but most cases are treatable. By identifying the type, you can take the right steps for recovery. Stay informed, and take care of your eyes! 👁️✨ Have questions? Drop them below! 🧵
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General Prevention Tips: •Wash hands frequently. •Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes. •Don’t share makeup, towels, or lenses. •Clean glasses and replace makeup regularly.
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