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    Is conjunctivitis contagious?

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    Andrew Koch

    Optometrist

    Andrew works in Tasmania at Total Eyecare, a group of independent practitioners that is Tasmanian owned.  He is part of a team that includes some of … View Profile

    Conjuctivitis can have many different causes, including bacterial infection, viruses, allergies, toxins or trauma.

    Bacterial and Viral conjunctivitis are often very easily transmitted to other people, so think of conjuctivitis as having a significant chance of being contagious.

    If you have conjunctivitis, it is important to wash your hands after touching your eyes and do not share towels, face washers etc.


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