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2006-12-27 09:05:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health General Health Care Other - General Health Care

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Certainly go to your doctor for anti-biotics, if it's applicable.
Self-care treatment
Zinc supplement - for a period of 4-weeks.
Vit A supplement for a period of 4-weeks.
Vit C supplement

Compress your eye with cooled black tea or Goldenseal tea.

P.S.
Goldenseal supplement /tea - internally -is not recommended for someone with hypertension or taking medication.

2006-12-27 10:14:52 · answer #1 · answered by Goldista 6 · 0 0

It depends on what sort you have but you should certainly go to your physician for a diagnosis. If it is regular conjunctivitis then you will get some antibiotic eye drops. If it is allergic conjunctivitis then you may be given some prescription eye drops or you may be told to flush your eyes out with natural tears eye drops. There are multiple other eye issues that you could have so it's really important that the doctor examine you.

In general, keep your hands away from your eyes and wash your hands frequently as regular pink eye is highly contagious. Do not use washcloths more than once and I would go so far as to change my pillowcases and bath towels after each use.

2006-12-27 17:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by Susan G 6 · 0 0

Pink eye (Conjunctivitis)

Treatment
Your doctor may prescribe antibiotic eyedrops if the infection is bacterial, and the infection should clear within several days of starting treatment. Antibiotic eye ointment, in place of eyedrops, is sometimes prescribed for treating bacterial pink eye in children. An ointment is often easier to administer to an infant or young child than are eyedrops. With either form of medicine, you should notice a marked improvement in signs and symptoms within one to two days. Be sure to use the medication for the entire time your doctor prescribes it, to prevent recurrence of the infection.

Viral conjunctivitis can't be treated with antibiotic eyedrops or ointment. Like a common cold, you can use an over-the-counter remedy to relieve some symptoms, but the virus just has to run its course. You may notice a worsening of symptoms in the first three to five days. After that, your signs and symptoms should gradually clear on their own. It may take up to two to three weeks from the time you were infected for the virus to go away.

If the irritation is allergic conjunctivitis, your doctor may prescribe one of many different types of eyedrops. These may include antihistamines, decongestants, mast cell stabilizers, steroids and anti-inflammatory drops.

2006-12-27 17:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by Pam 5 · 0 0

If you have "pinkeye", then you need antibiotic eye drops prescribed by a physician.

2006-12-27 17:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

well pink eye can be caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus. Most of them are caused by viruses and require no treatment most of the time. If you vision is down or you have pain you should see your eye doctor

2006-12-28 14:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by idoc4u2 3 · 0 0

You gotta have prescription eye drops.
Nothing else will do it.
Don't wait too long.......

2006-12-27 17:13:02 · answer #6 · answered by niffer's mom 4 · 0 0

try neomicine

2006-12-27 17:12:32 · answer #7 · answered by mudd_grip 4 · 0 0

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