Apply warm compresses to soften crusts on the eyelids. For bacterial infections, washing the eye(s) gently will help remove some of the bacteria, but your health care provider should still be contacted. Eyedrops (such as Visine) may soothe minor conjunctivis, but will not cure the problem.
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