Look Out for Mix-Ups With Pink Eye Treatments

You’ll need to be prepared to assist kids and adults with pink eye (conjunctivitis)...since they often present to the emergency department.

Viruses are the most common cause of conjunctivitis in adults...and bacteria are the most common cause in kids. But conjunctivitis can also have noninfectious causes, such as allergies.

Use this table to refresh your knowledge...and be aware of nuances.

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