The "red eyes" infection is currently back on the loose. Countless of people in Sibu had been infected by this. According to kidshealth.org, our so-called "red eyes" are also known as pinkeye or most properly known as conjunctivitis. According to Wikipedia, conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids), most commonly due to an allergic reaction or an infection (usually bacterial or viral). Normally a person having conjunctivitis will experience tearing and accumulation of a liquid or discharge in the eyes and usually accompany by swellinag and puffiness around the eyes' region. It can infect one or both eyes at once. It is said to felt like having something like dust or eyelash in the eye, which means it will have feeling of irritation. This usually last up to a week or less and is highly contagious.

Chrys had got a case of conjunctivitis. Pity girl. But she still insist on going to school and attending lessons like usual. It is advisable for one with conjunctivitis to rest at home for the infection to recover completely and also to avoid spreading the infections to others in school.

The fact that people with red eyes still going to school may seems awfully absurb and self-centred to a third party at the first impression. People may also accused them of selfishness BUT that is only seeing things from one perspective. People have nature of being selfish and self-centred. If we are in their shoes, would you like to spend the whole week at home? Plus, an important exam is around the corner. Can we afford to miss a week's lessons? In Form 5, the school seems to practise express teachings and lessons. For speedy teachers, they can cover an entire 1 or 2 chapters in a week's time. Would you risk your lessons? It is a tough choice eh? So, next time we are about to throw our coments on others, we have to step back and think about it first. It is important to see both sides of things and also looking at issues or daily prolems from at least 2 perspective.^^

My stand? I am not sure what would I do if I contract conjunctivitis. I just prayed that I won't atch the infection because I am sure that my mom would forbid me from going to school and risk spreading the infections around. ^^Thoughtful mommy^^Awww.. But I would be horrified to miss my lessons for a week! So, I am stil not sure what I would do in this situation. How about you? Would you risk spreading the infection to others? or risk a week's lessons?hmmmm..

P.S : Chrys! Get well soon and take care wor! Mwharzzz!Don't worry, with your puffy eye, you still look cute and pretty..hehe^^