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Conjunctivitis
Both bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are highly contagious. It is important anyone who is infected follows strict hygiene measures (eg frequent hand washing and not sharing towels), and stays away from work/school while they are contagious.
Dry Eye
Dry eye is a common condition that usually affects both eyes. It occurs when you don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. Although anyone can be affected by dry eye it is more common in women, office workers and older people.
Earache
Earache can be either a dull or burning pain in one or both ears and it may persist for several days or ease after a few minutes; all depending on the cause. Whatever the reason for developing earache, it is important to seek prompt treatment to ease the pain and to lessen the possibility of causing hearing loss.
Earwax
Ear wax is made from some glands in the ear canal that form an oily substance that protect the ear drums and ear canals. Everybody produces some ear wax, but some people may produce too much wax which then hardens and may cause some hearing loss.