[CT Birds] Question on Finch Eye Disease?

[Jan Collins]

Hi All,

I think there was a discussion about this in the past but I can't remember 
the exact details.
I have been noticing lots of finches with swollen and crusty eyes at the 
feeders.  Is that a form of conjuctivitis and are there precautions that 
should be taken to prevent the spread?
Some of the birds either don't see me coming or else are unusually sluggish 
as they will allow me to get very close and sometimes even touch their 
tails.

Jan