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Every parent?s been there: Your kid wakes up in the morning, you go in for your morning hug, and you notice the white of her eye is pink. Is it pink eye" What should you do next" Can you send her to daycare or school" Are you going to catch it, too"
Read on for the answers to all your pink eye questions.
Are there different types of pink eye"

There are three types of pink eye (also known as conjunctivitis): viral, bacterial and allergic.
How can I tell which one my kid has"

Viral: Viral pink eye is the most common type. One or both eyes may be pink, as well as watery, itchy or sensitive to light. Often times, viral pink eye accompanies (or follows) a cold.
Bacterial: Is only one of your kid?s eyes pink, and is it accompanied by thick, sticky, yellow or greenish-yellow discharge in the corner of that eye" He probably has bacterial pink eye. The discharge is so sticky, he may have even had a hard time opening his eyes in the morning. Allergic: Seasonal allergies can cause allergic pink eye, which can accompany typical seasonal allergy symptoms, such as stuffiness and a runny nose. Allergic pink eye will typically affect both eyes.
OK, what do I do next" Off to the doctor"

That depends.

Viral pink eye can generally be treated at home. Just like the common cold, there?s no cure for it, so all you can do is let it run its course (over a few days, up to a week or two) and treat the symptoms. A damp washcloth can...