how to prevent eye infection - #24239
I am really worried about my eyes lately. A couple of weeks ago, I noticed some redness and a bit of swelling, which freaked me out because my friend said it might be an eye infection. I didn't know much about how to prevent eye infection until I did some research, but it still feels overwhelming. I don’t have insurance, so I can’t just run to the doctor every time something feels off. I’ve been trying to keep my hands clean and not touch my eyes, but like, what more can I do? I've read about things like not sharing makeup or towels, but I’m not always sure if I’m going overboard. I usually wear contacts too, which I feel like might be making things worse. Do I really need to switch to glasses full-time or are there ways to prevent eye infection while still using contacts? I've also heard about using eye drops, but will that help if I already feel some irritation? Any other tips on how to prevent eye infection would really help because it’s stressing me out! I just want to make sure I'm doing things right before it turns into something serious.
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