According to the CDC WeChat official account, acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, commonly known as "red eye disease", is an acute infectious eye disease mainly caused by enteric viruses. This disease is mainly characterized by high conjunctival congestion, often accompanied by symptoms such as eye tears, photophobia, and increased secretions. Symptoms usually appear within 1-2 days after infection and last for 1-2 weeks. As a common eye disease, there are still many misconceptions in public perception. Misconception 1: One can be infected at a glance. The most representative misconception about red eye disease is that "if you look at a red eye patient, you will be infected". In fact, this statement has no scientific basis. The transmission of red eye disease is mainly through contact with contaminated items such as towels, handkerchiefs, washbasins, door handles, etc; Or transmitted through direct contact with the patient's eye secretions; It can also be transmitted through contaminated water. For example, if the water in a swimming pool is not properly disinfected, swimmers may be infected with viruses and develop conjunctivitis. Therefore, the key to preventing red eye disease is to maintain good personal hygiene, wash hands frequently, and avoid contact with items that have been used by patients. Misconception 2: Eye ointment and eye bandaging can accelerate recovery. In the acute phase of red eye disease, using eye ointment or bandaging is an inappropriate treatment. Due to the viscous texture of eye ointment, a thin film will form on the surface of the eye, hindering the discharge of eye secretions and hindering the resolution of inflammation. As for bandaging the eyes, it will keep them in a relatively closed environment, leading to an increase in local temperature and humidity, which is actually conducive to the proliferation of bacteria and exacerbates the infection. Misconception 3: The use of antibiotics can quickly cure conjunctivitis, which is caused by viral infection and antibiotics are ineffective against the virus. Therefore, in the treatment of red eye disease, blindly administering anti-inflammatory injections or using antibiotic eye drops is ineffective. The correct approach is to prioritize the use of antiviral eye drops. If bacterial secondary infection occurs during the development of the disease, antibiotics can be used for combination therapy under the guidance of a doctor. Misconception 4: Patients with red eye disease do not need to be isolated. Red eye disease is highly contagious and the virus can spread rapidly through contact. Therefore, patients should pay attention to protection during the onset of the disease, and it is recommended to rest at home and avoid going to public places. Patients' personal toiletries should be stored and used separately, avoiding sharing with family members, and disinfected promptly after use. Misconception 5: Collective eye drops can prevent the spread of red eye disease. Some people believe that collective eye drops can prevent the spread of red eye disease. However, this method not only fails to prevent, but may also cause cross infection due to multiple people sharing the same bottle of eye drops. When there is a decline in vision or severe pain, seek medical attention immediately. Misconception 6: If you get red eye disease once, you won't get it again. Many people think that after getting red eye disease once, you can gain long-term immunity and never get infected again. But the fact is not so. The immunity generated after the cure of red eye disease not only lasts for a short time, but also has multiple types of viruses that cause red eye disease, and different types of viruses have no cross protection. Therefore, even if previously infected, there is still a possibility of recurrence. (New Society)