Your eyes aren’t just the “window to your soul” they can also provide valuable information about what’s happening in the rest of your body. So the eyes are really important.
Each year, conjunctivitis is the cause for many missed school days. In general, conjunctivitis remains contagious as long as the eye tears and produces discharge. Once these symptoms are gone, it’s safe for the child to return to school or child care. Some schools may require a certain wait period before the child can return.