Question 1

can semen give you pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Possible: First rinse the eye (with saline or even tap water).  And if you have pain blurred vision or discharge from the eye, then get it checked.

Question 2

does getting semen in your eye cause pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Semen contact: With your eyes can definitely cause eye irritation but not an infection.  This will lead to eye redness.  However, unlike an actual eye infection, this should resolve pretty quickly after you irrigate your eye with water.

Question 3

is it true that pink eye is also caused when semen enters into your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Pink Eye and Semen: Pink eye, is only a descriptive term for red eyes. In theory if the semen of a man is contaminated with chlamydia, it can cause chlamydial conjunctivitis. If the conaminant is gonococcus it can caus gonorrheal conjunctivitis.

Question 4

about 2 am sunday morning my boyfriend accidentally got semen in my eye and now i have pink eye, is there any way this is from the semen?

Accepted Answer

Pinkeye=eye pink: Pinkeye can be triggered by many things. Water, hairspray, dust, foreign bodies, etc. Any agent that is not the consistency of tears can trigger redness/drainage in these sensitive tissues. This can become secondarily infected by simple skin germs or any germ in that irritant. Generous flushing with artificial tears may be adequate to reduce redness/swelling. If it persists see a doc.

Question 5

i wish to know how long does pink eye last?

Accepted Answer

A week: Viral infection which causes pink eye run their course over 7 days. There is no specific cure. Only adjunctive supportive therapy is advocated.

Question 6

how long does pink eye last with treatment?

Accepted Answer

3-10 days: Almost all "pink eye" is due to one of 40 or so viruses.  Each one has a time frame which varies from 3-10 days, so yours will take the amount of time in which it is a member.  Treatment has no actual effect; most with this condition are given anti-bacterials as there is no specific anti-viral for these viruses, so treatment makes no difference.

Question 7

how long does pink eye associated with conjunctivitis last?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial Course: Conjunctivis caused by bacteria can cause thick drainage from eye.  With use of antibiotic drop, drainage clears within 72 hrs and eye redness may continue 7-10 days with gradual improvement.
After using eyedrops for 24 hours, and if pus is minimal, children can return to day care or school.

Question 8

how long does pink eye germs last on stuffed animals?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the germs: Pink eye can be caused by a variety of germs, including various viruses and bacteria. If your kiddo has pink eye and likes to snuggle stuffed animals, it'd be a good idea to make sure the stuffed animals were given a thorough cleaning once the pink eye is cleared up.

Question 9

if my eye is no longer red, do i not have pink eye anymore?

Accepted Answer

Correct: Once the eye is no longer red, the conjunctivitis is resolved.

Question 10

can pink eye last a long time if i keep touching and itching my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Pink eye is caused by a virus that runs a typical course of a few weeks.  There is no cure for pink eye but time.  Antibiotics do not work.  Touching your eyes will transfer the infective virus to other people and surface where it can reinfect you and other people.  Hand washing and using tissues (then immediately throwing them out) is essential.

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