Usually both eyes are involved. The discharge from the eyes may seal the eyes overnight. The Conjunctiva becomes very pink colored and there may be swelling of the lids. The sharing of clothing, towels and pillows must be avoided. If you notice any of the above symptoms, visit Health Services for evaluation.
Treatment is usually with antibiotic eye drops.
When promptly treated the infection can be cleared up within a few days. Most of us suffer an occasional sore throat as a symptom of a cold or flu or as a reaction to allergies, dry or warm air or other irritants. Sore throats are rarely serious and can usually be successfully treated by getting plenty of rest, drinking soothing liquids like tea with honey or chicken soup and by gargling with warm salt water periodically. When a sore throat is caused by a virus it usually takes about a week for the body to fight off the infection. Treatment is symptomatic as mentioned above.