Lesson 11
Common eye infections
Have you ever experienced this type of eye infection?
Do you know the name of this type of eye infection?
Have you ever experienced this type of eye infection?
Do you know the name of this type of eye infection?
Go to page 25 of your Health Book.
Which sentences are about conjunctivitis and stye? Write the numbers in the correct column--conjunctivitis or stye.
1. This is a commonly known as pink/red eye or sore eyes.
4. It will eventually burst on its own, start to heal and disappear.
7. Fortunately, it is not infectious.
8. Applying heat will help it burst sooner.
2. Bacterial and viral forms of this are very contagious.
5. It can happen when you rub your eyes with dirty hands and the bacteria infect the glands of the eyelash.
9. The eye becomes red, itchy and swollen.
3. There is a red bump on the eyelid.
6. This can be caused by allergies, germs or foreign objects in the eye.
These two types of eye infections may look serious but they will not affect your vision or cause blindness if you seek medical treatment early. However, they can be painful and inconvenient.
Go to page 26 of your Health Book.
Do you know how the two eye infections can be prevented and what you should do if you have one of them? Read the statements below and place a tick (. ) for the statements that are correct, and a cross (X) for the ones that are wrong.
Page 26
Conjunctivitis
– Commonly known as ‘pink eye’ or ‘sore eye’ because the eye becomes red and swollen.– Caused by bacteria, viruses, allergies or foreign objects in the eye. – Conjunctivitis caused by an allergic reaction will affect both eyes and accompanied by excessive tearing and a runny nose, but is not contagious. – Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are very contagious and often occur when the person has a cold. – Students with this type of conjunctivitis should be sent back to see the doctor immediately. This prevents the infection from spreading to their classmates. – The affected eye will produce a thick and sticky or watery discharge that will form a layer of crust along the eyelid when it dries up. – You should use a clean, soft facecloth wet with warm water to gently wipe away the crust.
Conjunctivitis
– The eye will also feel very itchy, but you should not rub your eyes as this could worsen the infection if your hands are dirty.– The doctor will prescribe medication such as special eyedrops to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. – Viral conjunctivitis cannot be treated with medication, but will eventually clear up on its own after two or three weeks.
Ophthalmologist
A doctor who specialises in the treatment of eye problems and who is qualified to do eye surgery if necessary.
Stye
–A stye is like a pimple that forms on the eyelid. – It is caused by bacteria infecting the glands at the base of the
eyelashes along the eyelids. – The infected gland will swell with pus and become red and painful. – Eventually, the stye should burst on its own and disappear. You should never try to pick at or squeeze a stye. – Applying heat to the stye for around ten minutes, four times a day, will
help it to burst sooner. – Once it does burst, pupils should wipe the area with a soft, clean
facecloth. – You should see the doctor for treatment and advice, especially if the
stye does not go away on its own after a week.
THANK YOU!
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Lesson 11
Common eye infections
Have you ever experienced this type of eye infection?
Do you know the name of this type of eye infection?
Have you ever experienced this type of eye infection?
Do you know the name of this type of eye infection?
Go to page 25 of your Health Book.
Which sentences are about conjunctivitis and stye? Write the numbers in the correct column--conjunctivitis or stye.
1. This is a commonly known as pink/red eye or sore eyes.
4. It will eventually burst on its own, start to heal and disappear.
7. Fortunately, it is not infectious.
8. Applying heat will help it burst sooner.
2. Bacterial and viral forms of this are very contagious.
5. It can happen when you rub your eyes with dirty hands and the bacteria infect the glands of the eyelash.
9. The eye becomes red, itchy and swollen.
3. There is a red bump on the eyelid.
6. This can be caused by allergies, germs or foreign objects in the eye.
These two types of eye infections may look serious but they will not affect your vision or cause blindness if you seek medical treatment early. However, they can be painful and inconvenient.
Go to page 26 of your Health Book.
Do you know how the two eye infections can be prevented and what you should do if you have one of them? Read the statements below and place a tick (. ) for the statements that are correct, and a cross (X) for the ones that are wrong.
Page 26
Conjunctivitis
– Commonly known as ‘pink eye’ or ‘sore eye’ because the eye becomes red and swollen.– Caused by bacteria, viruses, allergies or foreign objects in the eye. – Conjunctivitis caused by an allergic reaction will affect both eyes and accompanied by excessive tearing and a runny nose, but is not contagious. – Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are very contagious and often occur when the person has a cold. – Students with this type of conjunctivitis should be sent back to see the doctor immediately. This prevents the infection from spreading to their classmates. – The affected eye will produce a thick and sticky or watery discharge that will form a layer of crust along the eyelid when it dries up. – You should use a clean, soft facecloth wet with warm water to gently wipe away the crust.
Conjunctivitis
– The eye will also feel very itchy, but you should not rub your eyes as this could worsen the infection if your hands are dirty.– The doctor will prescribe medication such as special eyedrops to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. – Viral conjunctivitis cannot be treated with medication, but will eventually clear up on its own after two or three weeks.
Ophthalmologist
A doctor who specialises in the treatment of eye problems and who is qualified to do eye surgery if necessary.
Stye
–A stye is like a pimple that forms on the eyelid. – It is caused by bacteria infecting the glands at the base of the eyelashes along the eyelids. – The infected gland will swell with pus and become red and painful. – Eventually, the stye should burst on its own and disappear. You should never try to pick at or squeeze a stye. – Applying heat to the stye for around ten minutes, four times a day, will help it to burst sooner. – Once it does burst, pupils should wipe the area with a soft, clean facecloth. – You should see the doctor for treatment and advice, especially if the stye does not go away on its own after a week.
THANK YOU!