Write an article based on this "Avoid contacts. Apply a sterile, cool compress to the eye(s). Use over-the-counter eyedrops."
If you wear contacts, switch to eyeglasses instead until your symptoms go away. The additional contact with the infected eye(s) can increase both your discomfort and your likelihood of spreading the infection. You can soothe some of the discomfort associated with an infection by applying cool compresses to your closed eyes. Seal some ice in a clean plastic baggie. Wrap with tinfoil to slow the melting of the ice, and then wrap the entire thing with a towel or paper towel to make it more comfortable against your eyelid. Place the compress against your eye for five minutes. Use a different compress on each eye to avoid spreading the infection, and use a new compress each time. Warm compresses are not recommended. Though they may relieve some discomfort, the warmer environment can create an even better breeding ground for bacterial conjunctivitis. Artificial drops can help ease symptoms by reducing the gritty sensation in your eye(s). Speak to your eye care professional about using lubricating drops in conjunction with prescription eye drops. You can also put the artificial tears in the fridge to cool them. when dropped into the eye, this will soothe the eye even more