Eye pain medication is often needed to overcome complaints in the eyes of children. But do not just choose a drug that hurts the eye. Treatment of red eye in children must be adjusted to the cause. Red eye or conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is a transparent layer that protects the inside of the eyelid and the whites of the eye. Inflammation makes blood vessels visible, so the eyes appear red. Red eye can be caused by viruses and bacteria. Eye pain due to viral or bacterial infections is very contagious. In addition to infection, red eye in children can also be caused by allergies, for example to dust mites, pollen, or animal dander, and because of irritation due to air pollution. Treat Red Eyes Properly Viral red eyes will generally heal itself without the need for treatment. To help reduce discomfort, you can give a cold compress to the eye. Meanwhile, red eye due to bacterial infection can be recognized from the discharge of yellow fluid from the eye, t