What is the quickest and easiest way to treat Pink Eye at home?

Question

My girlfriend has a moderate infection in both her eyes. They're not itchy or anything...just swollen and watery.

Answer 1

if she truly has pink eye-the only way to cure it is with antibiotics b/c it's a bacterial infection and can spread and get worse quickly. if she really thinks she has it-she needs to see a dr

if it's allergy related-try using over the counter allergy eye drops (visine makes some) or taking an allergy pill.

Answer 2

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What is the quickest and easiest way to treat Pink Eye at home?
My girlfriend has a moderate infection in both her eyes. They're not itchy or anything...just swollen and watery.

Answer 3

Conjunctivitis sometimes requires medical attention. The appropriate treatment depends on the cause of the problem. For the allergic type, cool compresses and artificial tears sometimes relieve discomfort in mild cases. In more severe cases, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and antihistamines may be prescribed. Some patients with persistent allergic conjunctivitis may also require topical steroid drops.

Bacterial conjunctivitis is usually treated with antibiotic eye drops or ointments that cover a broad range of bacteria (chloramphenicol or fusidic acid). However evidence suggests that this does not affect symptom severity and gains only modest reduction in duration from an average of 4.8 days (untreated controls) to 3.3 days for those given immediate antibiotics. Deferring antibiotics yields almost the same duration as those immediately starting treatment with 3.9 days duration, but with half the two-week clinic reattendance rate.

Although there is no cure for viral conjunctivitis, symptomatic relief may be achieved with cool compresses and artificial tears. For the worst cases, topical steroid drops may be prescribed to reduce the discomfort from inflammation. Patients are often advised to avoid touching their eyes or sharing towels and washcloths. Viral conjunctivitis usually resolves within 3 weeks.

Conjunctivitis due to burns, toxic and chemical require careful wash-out with saline, especially beneath the lids, and may require topical steroids. The more acute chemical injuries are medical emergencies, particularly alkali burns, which can lead to severe scarring, intraocular damage or even loss of the eye. Fortunately such injuries are uncommon.

In India, where the ancient medical system of Ayurveda is practiced, there are several remedies for most types of conjunctivitis; for example, goat milk is used in its purified form for certain cases and ointment made out of purified tender coconut water mixed with herbs. These are believed by Ayurvedic adherents to to sooth the eyes and promote an environment in which organisms cannot thrive.

Answer 4

The treatment for pinkeye is an antibiotic. She should visit a physician.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Try to wash her eyes with chamoline tea.