Question 1

how long does it take to get pink eye after being exposed to it?

Accepted Answer

A couple: A couple of days to a couple of weeks [it depends what's causing the pink eye]. Not all pink eye is caused by germs. Non-infectious pink eye can be caused by allergies or something irritating your eyes.

Question 2

how long does it take to get rid of pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Viral-- up to a couple of weeks.

Bacterial-- a couple of days if treated

allergic-- can be chronic.

Question 3

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 4

how much time does the gentamicin sulfate eye drop solution take to get rid of pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Not my favorite drop: Use it for a full week as directed. Do not stop when eye appears better.

Question 5

how long does it take to develop pink eye?

Accepted Answer

2-5 days: Most of what is called pink eye is due to viral infections which take 2=5 days to cause an eye infection that is obvious.  Pink eye is common in children but occurs in epidemic form in adults.  It is usually self limiting but can be relieved in part if you let your ophthalmologist see it.

Question 6

how long does it take for pink eye to spread?

Accepted Answer

Not long: Pink eye is highly contagious and can spread quickly. You need to see your doc and get treated right away. In the mean time, make sure to wash your hands frequently.

Question 7

how long does it take for pink eye to appear?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I think you are asking how long it takes to have symptoms after you are exposed to an infectious source.  For bacterial conjunctivitis one to three days.  Viral conjunctivitis can take up to a week.

Question 8

for how long does it take pink eye to look better?

Accepted Answer

Infectious-1-2 days: If your pink eye is bacterial, 1-2 days of antiobiotic treatment should make the eye look better.  Viral, chemical, and allergic "pink eyes"  can have symptoms last 1-2 weeks, or in the case of allery, as long as the allergin is present.

Question 9

how long does it take to see symptoms of pink eye after being exposed?

Accepted Answer

Quickly: Most viral types within 3-5 days of exposure. Bacterial usually in 1-2 days.

Question 10

after exposure how long does it take for pink eye to develop in another person and how long is pink eye contagious?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Pink eye or conjunctivitis can be cause by either bacteria or virus and spread to another person is usually by direct hand to face contact so may possibly avoided by good handwashing.  Most viral causes are contagious at first sign of a cold and may persist for days to a week or longer.  Bacterial causes are usually related to sinus infection and respond quickly to antibiotcs in 1-2 days.

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