That is one way for it to be spread. But if it is viral conjunctivitis, it can be spread even if you don't touch the eye or something that has come into contact with it. In order to catch a cold you don't always have to be in direct contact with the person. A friend of mine had viral conjunctivitis and I didn't know it at the time (had I known, I would have steered clear of him!). I drove home with him one night. He was sitting right next to me for about 20 minutes. I had gotten my eyes examined a day before and did NOT have pink eye. Three days later I had it. I told my ophthalmologist that I had been in a closed car with someone who had it, and he said that I could absolutely have gotten it from him.
But you are right, of course it is also spread by touching, etc... The best way to prevent it is to wash ones hands often, and not use the same facial towels, washcloths, etc... as somebody who has it. I used to think that as long as I did that I couldn't catch it, but I was wrong. It's still possible.
[This message has been edited by purple2067 (edited 06-10-2003).]
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