Ophthalmologist Dr. Ashok Kumar Grover at Guru Nanak Eye Centre answers queries on treating conjunctivitis, that is pink eye or eye flu: 1. What precautionary measures must be taken to prevent complications? • If a person wears contact lenses then he/she must discontinue using them. It is important to prevent any involvement of the cornea. Once you hurt your cornea, there might be a possible loss of vision. • In case a person notices inflammation in the eye, he/she must see an Ophthalmologist. • Any pain in the eye or reduction in vision or light sensitivity must be reported. 2. What is the best way to clean your eye after waking up in the morning? Soak cotton wool in cooled boiled water and carefully clean the area around the eye or wherever you see the discharge. 3. What kind of medicines or eye drops should be used? Does self-medication work? One can ...