The Red Eye

It is spreading so fast that your classmates are 'vanishing' as we speak. Yes, I'm talking about the sore eyes (or 'conjunctivitis') that has been going around in our school.

Nope, you do not contract it by being stared at. Neither do the germs fly from one sore eye to another healthy eye by the air.

It is all about personal hygiene. It all started by some bacterial infection of a pupil. When that pupil rubs his/her eyes, the germs get passed from the infected eye to the hand. When that hand touches another object for example another pupil's hand or a pencil, the germs can find their way to another person's eyes when he/she rubs the eyes with the contaminated hand or object.

The result - red eyes and possibly lots of tears and swelling around the infected eye. The solution - see a doctor fast to get some eye drops, never rub your eyes and always wash your hands.

Trust me, it is not cool to have sore eyes. You will not look good and you can hardly open your eyes for more than 3 seconds. You cannot see properly and you cannot play or enjoy much fun.

The holidays are coming so do take good care of yourself.