Question 1

is there any over the counter eye drops for pink eye? or anything i can get at a drug store to make it go away?

Accepted Answer

"Pink eye": There are many causes for a red eye, including trauma, eye disease ( glaucoma, retinal detachment), allergies, and infection (bacterial or viral). Treatment depends on the cause and your primary care doctor can help you sort this out.  Over the counter allergy treatments are available, but most causes require Rx, intervention or observation.

Question 2

i think i have pink eye. i don't have time or a way to get to the doctor. what is the best eye drops or cream to get over the counter?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine: You may use zaditor (ketotifen) ophthalmic solution ANS see your doctor the following day.

Question 3

i am 99% sure i have pink eye. with no time or access to a doctor, what is the best eye drops or cream to get over the counter?

Accepted Answer

Tears : Pink eye typically refers to viral conjunctivitis. It usually affects both eyes and because it is due to a virus, is treated symptomatically with otc preservative-free artificial tears. Problem is that this cannot be self- diagnosed. There are many causes of a red eye, some of which can be quite serious. You need to see an eye md for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 4

i have been taking metronidazole 500 mg for 3 days i have been prescribed antibiotic drops for pink eye. is it safe to use at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The eye drops are topical and not absorbed by your body. Neither medication should interfere with the other. You can take both safely.

Question 5

i'm on the third day of using antibiotic eye drops for pink eye and it still looks horrible.  normal to take this long to get better?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Pink eye is usually viral and takes it normal run of 10 days.  People panic and change drs. The lucky dr sees u on day 7 or 8 and no matter what he or she prescribes you will be well in 48 hrs and the dr. Becomes a hero.  Stick with the original doctor call him and let him know how you are progressing.

Question 6

what is the name of the antibiotic eye drops used to treat pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Multiple choices: Many topical antibiotics are used regularly, including: sulfacetamide sodium, gentamicin, tobramycin, erythromycin ointment, moxifloxacin, gatifloxacin, trimethoprim-sulfmethoxizole, and so on. Pink-eye may be bacterial, but also can be viral, allergic, or due to another cause. Only a qualified ophthalmologist can tell the right cause and appropriate treatment. See an eyeMD.

Question 7

i have pink eye and started the antibiotic drops today, can i wear contacts tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

No: Not a good idea.  Wait until the eye clears up, maybe 3-4 days.

Question 8

i was diagnosed with pink eye wednesday. i'm going on 4 days of antibiotic drops. my symptoms have went down much. it isn't as itchy but it is still v?

Accepted Answer

Virus? Allergy?: Many cases of conjunctivitis (pink eye) are due to viruses or allergy, especially if in both eyes at once. Antibiotics only treat bacterial infecitons. They often are tried in conjunctivitis, but frequently don't help. Check back with the doctor treating you.

Question 9

whats a good over-the-counter medicine thats cheap for pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Artificial tears!: There really is not an over the counter med good for pink eye.  Pink eye is typically caused by a virus and any drops only help with the symptoms while the condition runs its course.  You can use preservative free artificial tears as frequent as you like if the provide comfort.  Cool compresses may help also.  Be careful to wash your hands and not spread the pink eye to others.

Question 10

how do i know if i have pink eye and are there any over-the-counter remedies?

Accepted Answer

Allergic/Viral/Bacte: Pink eye is lay mans term  for redness in the eye, can be caused by different conditions 
allergic conjunctivitis little redness, swelling and itching
viral infection especially adenovirus, herpes zoster, can be with severe pain, intolerance to light and vision problem
baterial infection which will present with redness, discharge and pain
subconjunctival hemorrhage redness only, no pain/itching
see md.

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Is there any over the counter eye drops for pink eye? or anything i can get at a drug store to make it go away?

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I think i have pink eye. i don't have time or a way to get to the doctor. what is the best eye drops or cream to get over the counter?

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I am 99% sure i have pink eye. with no time or access to a doctor, what is the best eye drops or cream to get over the counter?

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I have been taking metronidazole 500 mg for 3 days i have been prescribed antibiotic drops for pink eye. is it safe to use at the same time?

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I'm on the third day of using antibiotic eye drops for pink eye and it still looks horrible. normal to take this long to get better?

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What is the name of the antibiotic eye drops used to treat pink eye?

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I have pink eye and started the antibiotic drops today, can i wear contacts tomorrow?

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I was diagnosed with pink eye wednesday. i'm going on 4 days of antibiotic drops. my symptoms have went down much. it isn't as itchy but it is still v?

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Whats a good over-the-counter medicine thats cheap for pink eye?

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How do i know if i have pink eye and are there any over-the-counter remedies?

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