Both of my eyes are bright red and goopy. They were matted shut this morning.
2006-09-28 03:50:33 · 12 answers · asked by landime9 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
The boric acid solution is great! I know that the thought of putting anything with the word "acid" in your eyes sounds horrible but it is the most soothing solution there is! If it doesn't help within two days though, you should see a doctor. Remember to to wash your hands reguarlily as pink eye is extremely contagious.
2006-09-28 06:53:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try a weak tea of eyebright (an herb). Just bring 1 pint of water to a boil, add 1 oz eyebright (in a muslin bag or tea bag), turn off the heat and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain WELL! Use a sterile eyedropper or an eyecup and apply every few hours. If you don't see results the next day, go see an MD.
2006-09-29 06:11:18 · answer #2 · answered by EvilBunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lisa is correct. You need to see a doctor. If you have an optometrist they can normally prescribe an antibiotic eye drop for you. Your family care physician would also be able to prescribe one, they might not even need to see you. Warm compresses will help with the matter. Pink eye is contagious so just practice good hand washing and that will keep it from spreading.
2006-09-28 14:44:04 · answer #3 · answered by Joe J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure their are any. I have had it twice. Instead of going to the Dr. I went to my optometrist and he gave my eye drops. It only took about five days to go away, and your eyes feel better just as soon as you put the first drops in. Also it may not be pink eye. I thought I had it again but it was a viral infection. Again the optometrist gave me drops. Not the same ones as for pink eye.
2006-09-28 03:55:31 · answer #4 · answered by hydroco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use salt and warm water. First boil water in a pot to sterilize the pot, then pour that water out. Next ,put salt and cold water in the same pot and let it boil. When it is cool enough ( not cold ), wash your eyes with the water, let a little water actually get in your eyes. This should help.
2006-10-01 19:17:49 · answer #5 · answered by RY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no home remedy, pink eye is very contagious and its viral you need to see a doctor for anti biotics.
2006-09-28 13:47:59 · answer #6 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i do have a home remedy, given to me by an m.d.! Mix up a solution of a teaspoon of boric acid to a pint of clean water and rinse your eyes in it. it works. good luck.
2006-09-28 03:57:38 · answer #7 · answered by belle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can by pink eye med. over the counter now.
2006-09-29 10:51:59 · answer #8 · answered by Ang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must you opthalmic antibiotics!! Apply warm compresses to both eyes prior to administering the drops...clean out the goop prior to...MUST HAVE!!
2006-09-28 13:47:08 · answer #9 · answered by Lily_ShelsMomma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will one thing is do not rub your eyes.use warm washcloth and rinse with distilled water(contact fluid).
2006-09-28 07:08:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋