How is pink eye transmitted?

Red eye disease is usually transmitted through direct contact and indirect contact.

Red eye disease is also known as acute bacterial conjunctivitis, which refers to inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by bacterial infection within hours to days. These pathogens, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae, are mainly transmitted through direct contact with patients. Some cases are transmitted through indirect contact with patients 'living utensils, including contact with hands and pollutants contaminated by pathogenic bacteria. Red eye disease is generally not transmitted by eye contact with patients.