How do I know if its Pink Eye or a Sty in the Eye? I would like to know how to get rid of it without seeing a doctor.Is there anything I could do to get rid of Pink Eye. at home
2007-12-07 23:26:37 · 7 answers · asked by judith k 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Pink eye is an inflammation or infection of the membrane that lines your eyelid and part of your eyeball. The cause of pinkeye is commonly a bacterial or viral infection, or an allergic reaction. Pinkeye will make you feel like you have something in one or both eyes that you can remove and in the morning your eyes may be pasted shut from the discharge coming from your eyes. The whites of your eyes may have a pink discoloration. Pinkeye is contagious.
If it is caused by a bacterial infection your doctor will prescribe antibiotic eye drops which will clear the infection in several days.
If it is caused by a virus you just have to let it runs its course. You will notice a worsening of your symptoms in the first 3 to 5 days and then it should gradually begin to get better.
To treat at home you can use warm compresses gently applied to the eyes 3 to 4 times a day for 10 min. The best thing to do is brew some chamomile tea bags, wring them out, and apply the warm tea bags to your eyes. Chamomile tea will help soothe the itchiness.
If you do a web search and read up you will understand that pinkeye can be bacterial OR viral. You don't take antibiotics for it if it is bacterial, you USE antibiotic eye drops! I would recommend that you see a doctor and let him diagnose wether it is viral or bacterial.
2007-12-07 23:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by d.a.f.f.y. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, check out pink eye on wiki or google it. You didn't get it from zombie make-up. It's likely you may have an infection other then pink eye. You need to see a doctor asap. Moreover, if it truly is pink eye, the only way to be rid of it quickly is to take the medication prescribed by your GP. Good luck.
2016-04-08 01:23:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, It can only be treated by a doctor. If left untreated, you could go blind in that eye as well as it spreading to the other eye and passing it along to other people.
2007-12-07 23:43:13 · answer #3 · answered by just me 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Antibiotic.
2007-12-07 23:35:12 · answer #4 · answered by Bob Dylan ♪ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pinkeye is a bacterial infection. you need an antibiotic.
a stye in the eye, is more like a small hard bump in one area. Warm compress can help this.
2007-12-07 23:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by thinking.... 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
WHY do you people self diagnose and self prescribe on the INTERNET? aren't you smart enough to know that YOU CAN GO BLIND if it's not treated?... you can't get a Rx on the INTERNET... you need to see an EYE DOCTOR...
2007-12-07 23:37:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
ew, i dont know dude sorry
2007-12-07 23:30:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋