2007-02-15 06:30:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Which type of "pinkeye' do You have?
If it is caused by a bacterial infection You will have either a watery or puss-like discharge from the eyes. This can be treated with an antibiotic ointment or eye drop. Visine will do.
If it is caused by a virus You will have a very watery discharge which can be treated with a simple application of a warm, wet compress to the eyes.
Remember to wash Your hands thoroughly after applying the appropriate treatment, and dispose of all soiled material in a sealed plastic bag. Pinkeye is highly contagious.
2007-02-15 06:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by Ashleigh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a cure. Pink eye is caused by a bacteria. Go to your local health food store or some local supermarkets carry it and get Colloidal silver. Put 2 drops in the infected eyes every 2-3 hours. It should clear up in a few days. Colloidal silver kills the bacteria.
2007-02-15 10:26:11 · answer #2 · answered by cjhuey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most pink eyes are viral like the common cold. There is nothing to do except wait and wash your hands a lot. Doctors always prescribe antibiotics, but they do nothing for viral infections. It should only last 7-10 days. IF it seems worse go see your eye doc.
2007-02-15 07:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by idoc4u2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pink eye will eventually go away on it's own. It is very conntagious though, and would be very hard to not spread it if you have it for a prolonged period of time. Some schools and daycares will not allow you back to work until you have been medicating it for 24 hours.
2007-02-15 06:34:11 · answer #4 · answered by mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy OTC eyedrops especially made for pink eye at the health food store (I've seen them at Target, too). Whatever you do, just throw out the stuff after you're done and don't use it (touch it) to the other eye because it will spread.
2007-02-15 06:34:48 · answer #5 · answered by kerridwen09 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, needs an antibiotic and therefore a prescription from a doc.
2007-02-15 06:34:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pink eye is very contagious...so if they are not being treated by an antibiotic for it they will need to be kept away from everyone else
2007-02-15 07:08:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really any over the counter eye drops will do. I would suggest Visine eye drops or Clear eyes for redness relief they work really well.
2007-02-15 06:35:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use optrex,or a cold tea bag,or go to the chemist for advice.
2007-02-15 06:55:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-15 07:01:54 · answer #10 · answered by pre med student 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋