Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with eye infections.

Ignore: Eye infections should be taken seriously. Correct infection diagnosis ; treatment needed is key.

Ignore: Do wash eyes with a cool washcloth. Don't rub the eyes.

Never: Never patch an infected eye closed.

Do: Do follow-up daily with your eye appointment during the initial stages of your eye infection.

Never: Never wear a contact lens over an infected eye.

Always: Always wash your hands before and after touching your infected eye.

Don't: Don't let the tip of your eyedrop/ointment touch your infected eye, to reduce contamination.

Don't: Don't let your child go to daycare if they have a pink eye infection.

Pink: Pink eye infection is contagious.

Don't: Don't assume it's from bacteria. It can be viral or an autoimmune condition. Do see an eye doctor.

Ignore: Get ophthalmological treatment. Remember you are infectious to others acutely. Keep the eyes clean.

Don't: Don't stop your eye drops until your doctor tells you to on your follow up visit.

Ignore: Do not touch eye with finger. if hands not washed thoroughly after this will spread infection.

Ignore: Don't touch your eye then touch other objects. That is how pink eye spreads.

Ignore: See your doctor for possible treatment with eye drops.Wash your hands often.Don't share washcloths.

Ignore: Pink eye is very contagious, so make sure you wash hands frequently to avoid spreading it.

Ignore: Strict hand washing, use disinfectant wipes, and schedule an exam with your ophthalmologist.