Question 1

how long is pink eye contagious when using an antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

See Below: Until the eye is no longer red.

Question 2

how long is pink eye contagious after starting antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Viral or bacterial?: If your pink eye issue to a bacterial infection, you should no longer be considered contagious after 24-48 hours after starting the antibiotic drops. If, however, your pink eye is due to viral infection, you are likely to be contagious for as long as you are having symptoms.

Question 3

how long after starting antibiotic is pink eye contagious ?

Accepted Answer

It Depends: If the pink eye is caused by bacteria and the drops have  effective antibiotics, then it is thought 24-48 hrs eliminates the contagion. Since the drops are ineffective for viral pink eye, as long as the eye is red, the infection is probably contagious.

Question 4

if im using antibiotic ointment for pink eye is it still contagious?

Accepted Answer

OK after 3 - 4 days: With frequent hand washing after 3 to 4 days of an antibiotic you will probably no longer be contageous. But do not stop the medication until you have completely followed the prescription directions!

Question 5

do i have blepharitis or conjunctivitis? does it matter which if i get antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Blepharitis: Antibiotics don't work for allergic conjuctivitis but they may help blepharitis or infectious conjunctivitis.

Question 6

how long with conjunctivitis last with this antibiotic eyedrop started?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the diagnosis is correct and you have a bacterial conjunctivitis then the eye drops should work pretty quickly (24 to 48 hours). If it is actually a viral conjunctivitis then the antibiotic eyedrops won't help and the illness will just have to run it's course. Sometimes there are other more serious causes for red eyes. If it isn't responding to the antibiotic i recommend a follow up visit.

Question 7

for how long can conjunctivitis that does not require antibiotics last?

Accepted Answer

1-3 weeks: Viral conjunctivitis can last up to 3 weeks in cases of adenovirus and coxsackie.

Question 8

is conjunctivitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Depends on the type.  Pink eye (viral) is highly contagious and necessitates good hygiene during treatment.

Question 9

conjunctivitis--is it always contagious?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial yes: Bacterial conjunctivitis is contagious.  Viral usually is not.  Allergic is not.

Question 10

is bacterial conjunctivitis more contagious than viral conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: No, viral conjunctivitis is more contagious than bacterial conjunctivitis.  Bacterial conjunctivitis tends not to be contagious unless the surface of the eye is damaged.

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