I woke up late this morning and my eye was glued shut with eye goobies (Sorry for the info) so i go into the bathroom and my eye hurts. Almost like something is in it but nothing is. It's all red, not pink.
Do I really need a doctor for this?
Will it clear itself out?
2007-01-07 22:18:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I'm not a doctor but it happens. It should be good to go in a day if not use some eye drops.
2007-01-07 22:23:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had pink eye over Thanksgiving. It sounds to me like you got bacterial pink eye. I had viral pink eye. The only difference between the two that I can describe is viral has more of a watery discharge and your eye doesn't get glued shut overnight whereas bacterial pink eye has more of a yellowish sticky discharge and your eye will likely swell shut overnight. You should get it checked out because viral pink eye just needs to run its course, just like a cold, but bacterial pink eye requires antibiotics to help it clear. The only thing that gave me any relief was artificial tears called Systane. You can buy those at any pharmacy. I was also told by my eye doctor that bacterial pink eye goes away much faster than viral. Mine took about 3 weeks to go away, so if you have bacterial, it shouldn't last that long as long as you get it treated.
Wash your hands as often as possible, especially after touching your eye. Pink eye is extremely contagious. I was lucky and managed to not give it to anyone, but I also washed my hands a hundred times a day.
2007-01-11 03:01:12 · answer #2 · answered by ticktock 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like pink eye to me, you can get polysporin eye drops over the counter at the pharmacy. You can also wash your eye with baby shampoo and warm water use a new face cloth each time and wipe from the inside out. Make sure to wash your hands well after wards with soap and water. It is infectious so be careful not to touch your eyes and then touch another person.
2007-01-08 02:32:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it sounds like bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye). If it was caused by a virus, the discharge would be watery and not glue your eyelids shut.
Anti biotic eye drops are now available over the counter from pharmacies in the UK. They contain chloramphenicol. If you live outside the UK, ask at the pharmacy. It may be necessary to get a prescription from your doctor.
2007-01-07 23:20:27 · answer #4 · answered by English Optometrist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it sounds like pink eye. 1/2 cases of pink eye are viral and seeing a dr won't help. The other half will get better faster with antibiotic eye drops. Don't use contact lenses, eye make-up Use warm water compresses to soothe the eye.
2007-01-07 22:24:35 · answer #5 · answered by tamumd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your doctor, it sounds like you have pink eye. you will need medication for it. in the meantime gently clean the goop away with a clean warm washcloth. make sure it is not re used by anyone else after wards, and wash you hands with hot soapy water after. apply a warm compress to your eye. remember this is contagious, don't touch it, and avoid spreading it to others.
2007-01-07 22:41:48 · answer #6 · answered by catywhumpass 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
circulate see your surgeon or eye surgeon. ASAP! additionally do not touch them and touch the rest without washing your palms. purple Eye is very, VERY contagious. when you circulate to the surgeon and get meds., only be sure you wash something that your face has touched for the reason which you got here down with it. mattress sheets, pillowcase, wash fabric and towel. Spray your settee, automobile headrest with something it incredibly is antibacterial/antimicrobial. which will kill any variety of micro organism it incredibly is on something which you have have been given touched and could shop from you or somebody which you have have been given are available touch with from getting it.
2016-10-30 08:03:55 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Till this time you might have taken treatment for your complaints,
you need antibiotic eye drops and a good care of your eyes.Don't rub or insert any cloth; it can spread the infection.
Take care
2007-01-07 23:56:49 · answer #8 · answered by A J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's making my eyes water just reading this. Takes me back to my childhood when I seemd to get pinkeye all the time. Yup, sounds just like it. Call the doc.
2007-01-08 01:21:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not take the chance...if you have pain in your eyes then definitely go see and "eye" doctor. Eyes are precious and not worth taking chances with.
2007-01-08 01:12:55 · answer #10 · answered by Jan W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋