I'm a little freaked out my eye is very red --it's only one eye there are no vision problems but it is very painful it only feels better when my eyes are closed. Does this happen with pink eye? Went to an immediate care doc and she gave me eye drops it's the weekend...can I wait until monday to see an optomotrist if this does not go away?
2006-10-21 18:26:44 · 8 answers · asked by christine c 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
yes-with conjuctivitis (pink eye) your eye will be very red,swollen, and will usually drain pus.
be VERY careful not to rub your eyes as this can spread the infection to the other eye and to other people. wash your hands several times throughout the day and anytime you touch your face.
use the eye drops you were given-it was probably an antibiotic based eyedrop and you should start seeing results within 24-48 hours after you start using it.
if it continues longer than 4 days-then i would see a specialist. most urgent care docs are used to seeing things such as pink eye,scrapes,cuts,colds,etc so my guess is he/she knew what you had a first glance
good luck to you and hope u feel better soon
2006-10-21 18:33:49 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either it's the pink eye or you are experiencing something I went through. I think the big fancy medical term is a lesion. I had got dirt trapped between my contact and my eye pushing the dirt into my eye leaving a scare. When I went into the sunlight, I had 2 close my eye but it still tingled. I got some eye drops from the doctor, but I think the 2nd time I picked up some type of Visine and it worked also
2006-10-21 18:40:32 · answer #2 · answered by BUDDY LUV 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was an army medic before going to school.
It could very well be pink eye. Follow the doctor's directions. If you see someone Monday you don't want an "optomotrist", you might want an "opthomologist" or even your own doctor (best).
Also, pink eye is extremely contagious. Avoid contact with people if you can.
Best of luck to you.
2006-10-21 18:33:01 · answer #3 · answered by Poli Sci / Law Prof 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The drops can't hurt. Use them and if you aren't feeling any better by Mon or Tues, then go to the optometrist. The doctor is a professional and most likely knows what he is talking about... pink eye is very common and easy to diagnose.
2006-10-21 18:31:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its common to be uncomfortable,take the drops and I found,it was easier to tape a gauze over it during the day(forcing it closed) while I used the other to see,it sucks but its better than nothing(and dont touch the other eye after you played with the pink one It'll get infected if you do...............and they did it to me so I'll pass it on HAHA you got the pink eye!~ good luck
2006-10-21 18:37:55 · answer #5 · answered by stygianwolfe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you were not going to follow the Dr advice why go.pink eye is very painful and it could get worse it can spread to your other eye.i am sure she told you no rubbing or wiping.if you wipe ,wipe going away from the other eye,and wash your hands you can give it to other people.use the drops and i would call in the morning and ask about oral antibiotics
2006-10-21 18:42:54 · answer #6 · answered by lydia r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have "Pink Eye" so do what the Doctor told you to do.
2006-10-21 18:36:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like pink eye to me;). follow the instructions the doctor gave you
2006-10-21 18:35:22 · answer #8 · answered by ralahinn1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋