Question 1

does bacterial conjunctivitis usually go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

It may...: ... But bacterial conjunctivitis can cause significant problems on the eyelid and eye surface.  If you truly have bacterial conjunctivits, it can be easily treated with medicated eye drops, so it is best to have your eye doctor evaluate you and start you on the appropriate regimen.

Question 2

could bacterial conjunctivitis go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

No: It must be treated with appropriate topical antibiotic.

Question 3

does bacterial conjunctivitis ever go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Chlamydial Sx: Chlamydia does not go away on its own. Other less common bacterial conjuctivitis definitely needs rx.

Question 4

does bacterial conjunctivitis go on its own?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Bacterial conjunctivitis goes away in a few days on it's own. In england, as a rule , they do not treat common conjunctivitis because it is difficult to distinguish bacterial from viral conjunctivitis & both almost always go away on their own. Their reasoning is that the cost of the preparations used for treatment outweighs the benefits. That said, treatment may hasten recovery & limit spread.

Question 5

how can bacterial conjunctivitis be spread?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: Contact usuall by rubbing eyes.

Question 6

how soon does bacterial conjunctivitis shown up?

Accepted Answer

1-3 days: Bacterial conjunctivitis will usually show up in 1 to 3 days. Redness, discharge, crusting especially in morning, and itching are symptoms.

Question 7

which is more common: viral or bacterial conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

Viral: is easily the most common and that is why antibiotics are rarely necessary for conjunctivitis.

Question 8

how can i know if i have a viral or bacterial conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes difficult: Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis can be difficult to distinguish.  Viral are more common, are usually bilateral, and typically come along with a cold or other respiratory infection.  Bacteria can and do become secondary agents in viral conjunctivitis.  Pure bacterial conjunctivitis are usually unilateral and are commonly associated with poor eyelid hygiene and overgrowth of skin organisms.

Question 9

help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes bacterial conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Injury, hygiene, surface bacteria on the skin, extremely contagious bacteria and sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 10

what is better for bacterial conjunctivitis -- zylet or tobra with dexamethasone?

Accepted Answer

Equivalent: These are combination drops with tobramycin, an effective antibiotic, combined with either Dexamethasone or Lotemax (loteprednol) - both effective topical anti-inflammatory steroids.  Any condition for which one is useful, will be handled by the other.  The makers of Lotemax (loteprednol) claim a lower incidence of pressure elevation, but these drops are for short term use and pressure is not likely to be a problem.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Does bacterial conjunctivitis usually go away on its own

A member asked:

Does bacterial conjunctivitis usually go away on its own?

A member asked:

Could bacterial conjunctivitis go away on its own?

A member asked:

Does bacterial conjunctivitis ever go away on its own?

A member asked:

Does bacterial conjunctivitis go on its own?

A member asked:

How can bacterial conjunctivitis be spread?

A member asked:

How soon does bacterial conjunctivitis shown up?

A member asked:

Which is more common: viral or bacterial conjunctivitis?

A member asked:

How can i know if i have a viral or bacterial conjunctivitis?

A member asked:

Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes bacterial conjunctivitis?

A member asked:

What is better for bacterial conjunctivitis -- zylet or tobra with dexamethasone?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?