You really want to borrow his loop? A must read!...you'll thank me!

ScarsdaleCoin

I dont share my loop....sorry...but I do have a house loop that people can borrow if they dont have one...

WHY.....keep reading!

What is conjunctivitis?

Conjunctivitis is one of the most common and treatable eye infections in children and adults. Often called "pink eye," it is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid. This tissue helps keep the eyelid and eyeball moist.

Conjunctivitis can be caused by a virus, bacteria, irritating substances (shampoos, dirt, smoke and especially pool chlorine), allergens (substances that cause allergies) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Types of pink eye caused by bacteria, viruses and STDs can spread easily from person to person, but are not a serious health risks if diagnosed promptly.

How can I prevent spreading the infection?

Don’t touch or rub the infected eye(s).
Wash your hands often with soap and warm water.
Wash any discharge from your eyes twice a day using a fresh cotton ball or paper towel. Afterwards, discard the cotton ball and wash your hands with soap and warm water.
Wash your bed linens, pillowcases and towels in hot water and detergent.
Avoid wearing eye makeup.
Don’t share eye makeup with anyone else.
Never wear another person’s contact lens.
Wear glasses instead of contact lenses. Throw away disposable lenses or be sure to clean extended wear lenses and all eyewear cases.
Avoid sharing common articles such as unwashed towels, cups and glasses.
Wash your hands after applying the eye drops or ointment to your eye or your child’s eye.
Do not use eye drops in a non-infected eye that were used for an infected one.

magikbilly

I agree, but that may not be worth very much. I just found out I am an alarmist or am prone to over-reaction because I said in the OF that 2 children ages 3 and 5 should not be left unsupervised outside. So, what do I know

Billy

66Tbird

Avoid wearing eye makeup. !!! Bummer

Its good advice and sharing something like that with a total stranger is not a good practice

Fairlaneman

I eat Bacon. I eat Whoppers. I love French Fries. I am not fat. The Dentist has not seen me for 20+ years. The Doctor has seen me twice in 27 years. I'll take the chance and borrow the Loupe if he offers.

People worry about way toooooo many trival things now days.

...

Ken

DNADave

<< <i>I agree, but that may not be worth very much. I just found out I am an alarmist or am prone to over-reaction because I said in the OF that 2 children ages 3 and 5 should not be left unsupervised outside. So, what do I know

Billy >>



Don't take it personal.

Outhaul

If you check with one of our forum members (can't remember who, but he's an ophthalmologist) he'll tell you that diseases of the eye are among the most easily transmittable.
SO...

Cheers,

Bob

Fairlaneman

<< <i>If you check with one of our forum members (can't remember who, but he's an ophthalmologist) he'll tell you that diseases of the eye are among the most easily transmittable.
SO...

Cheers,

Bob >>



and if you talk to PCGS they will tell you that they are the "Worlds Finest Coin Graders". Its not like you are shoving the loupe into your Eye Socket. Maybe some do, not I.

100proof1957

I suspect your own loupe could be just as guilty !

carl

Odd. Your post sounded just like the doctors, nurses and all the tons of books, magazines and pamphlets from where I just finished chemotherapy. You did leave out NEVER shake hands with anyone, wear protective gloves when doing stuff like taking out the garbage, wear a breathing mask when around strangers. Don't accept anything directly by hand from anyone unless abslutely necessary. Over 4 months of chemo ran down my system so much I was afraid to go outside to get to the hospital. Due to that I've learned to go places with just about everything such as shoe horns, magnifiers, small magnet, paper towels, napkins, etc., etc. At a coin show if it gets to crowded I leave so as not to bump or touch to many people. I wasn't afraid of Red Eye but probably should have been. Hopefully my next cat scan, body scan, MRI, Xrays all show I don't need that chemo stuff no more. Your right. Try not to aquire something from someone you don't want.

Myqqy

I eat Bacon. I eat Whoppers.

fcloud

Oh no!

Maybe I should stop interacting with people.

sumdunce

You mean my gum lines will recede if I loan anyone my loop!

highvizballs

Hmmmm...Loop rubbers...yeah thats it.......I'll be rich!

DRG

Two problems.

1) Conjunctivitis is usually evident at a glance. If they have a red eye with yellow discharge then this makes some sense.

2) I don't know about the rest of you but I do not touch my loop to my face routinely. We are talking about a disease that is spread by physical touch.

Real fact: If they have a red eye and discharge you should wash your hands after having any contact with them. That would mean after you handed them a coin to look at, or collected money from them. The loop should be the last issue.

I am not an ophthalmologist but I treat as much conjunctivitis as anyone and I have never caught it from a patient.

NoGvmnt

"I am not an ophthalmologist but I treat as much conjunctivitis as anyone and I have never caught it from a patient. "

You're from Las Vegas, are you SURE it's conjunctivitis?

Jim

DRG

Chlamydia and Gonnorhea both cause conjunctivitis, but usually only in the newborn.

Not pretty but true.

Outhaul

Conjunctive junction, what's your function...

mikebombs

And don't forget to wash your hands after you pee!!!

Barry

<< <i>Two problems.

1) Conjunctivitis is usually evident at a glance. If they have a red eye with yellow discharge then this makes some sense.

2) I don't know about the rest of you but I do not touch my loop to my face routinely. We are talking about a disease that is spread by physical touch.

Real fact: If they have a red eye and discharge you should wash your hands after having any contact with them. That would mean after you handed them a coin to look at, or collected money from them. The loop should be the last issue.

I am not an ophthalmologist but I treat as much conjunctivitis as anyone and I have never caught it from a patient. >>



I am an ophthalmologist (and thanks for spelling it correctly) and DRG is correct. You're much more likely to catch a cold being near someone who sneezes or coughs than you are by handling someone's loupe. The conjunctivitis germs don't jump through the air (unlike the "cold" germs). You have to touch your eye to get it. I see lots of conjunctivitis in the office, and I've never caught it from a patient.

Chlamydia and Gonnorhea both cause conjunctivitis, but usually only in the newborn.

Not pretty but true.

That's why newborns get silver nitrate or erythromycin ointment in their eyes at birth.

ms70

I don't wear a loupe like a monocle...

LucyBop

who needs a loupe anyways?

my eyes see everything...

dausfbulls

not sure how u can classify going to the dentist or doctor as worrying about trivial things? People do worry about trivial things but your body and health are pretty important, at least in my book. I'll bet u think exercise is not good for you too right?

DUIGUY

One big handfull of salt thrown in the eye takes care of this problem. Works great on steers.
edited to add; first rub salt with an old penny.

eyore

I can't believe there is this much intrest in this topic . if you never encounter germs your first one will probably kill you. just ask any native people who encountered any european settlers.

ddbird

No offense but if Pink eye is your biggest concern...then your living a good life.


I got pink eye about every two months as a kid.

XpipedreamR

Personally, I always enjoyed my bouts with conjunctivitis, so I don't really see the problem.