Question 1

i have had pink eye for over three weeks. it's viral. can crying worsen the infection? it seems to have gotten worse the mornjng after crying.

Accepted Answer

No effect: Crying may cause some dilation of the vessels on the front of the eye as well as, of course, extra tears.  But the course of the infection depends upon your immune response which should be fully activated after three weeks.  I hope you have nothing to cry about.

Question 2

i have had pink eye about 6 times since january. i will get rid of it only for it to come back a week later. i have tried numerous drops what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See Ophthalmologist: Have you been treated by a doctor, or simply used otc drops?  At this point i recommend an eye specialist, an ophthalmologist to do a through exam, possible a culture, and determine what is going on.
A si, ple conjunctivitis should not recur so many times. Get it checked out.

Question 3

what to do if i have pink eye lasting into the 4th week?

Accepted Answer

Eye exam: You need an eye exam to determine what is going on

Question 4

this is my fourth week of pink eye. why isn't it going away?

Accepted Answer

A few thoughts: Persistent symptoms could be due to inappropriate or incomplete treatment, recurrent exposure to infection or allergen, or misdiagnosis to begin with!

Question 5

what to do if i had pink eye for a week and now my vision is impaired; is this permanent?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Be sure to get an exam.  Most of the time, pink eye, or conjunctivitis can create inflammation of the conjunctiva.  On occasion, it leaves some precipitates on the cornea.  Usually, these clear in time.  It is important to make sure that other conditions such as uveitis are not present.  Please be checked for those possibilities.

Question 6

family of 4. ages 41,36,7, 1.5. past two months kids had pink eye twice. wife (me) had it three times now husband just got it. last time i had it over 3 weeks ago. why is my family still getting it? we have cleaned everything in the house?

Accepted Answer

: The family history is not consistent with viral conjunctivitis. Your husband should see an ophthalmologist for a definite diagnosis. Good luck.

Question 7

pink eye has come back 3 times in the past week. why is this happening?

Accepted Answer

It could be allergy.: Conjunctivitis is the medical terminology of pink eye. "Pink eye" can be from different reasons.   Bacterial pink eye can easily be treated with antibiotic eye drops.  Viral conjunctivitis will self resolve.  Bacterial and viral causes usually don't resolve and then come right back within a week.  Recurrent pink eye most likely due to some form of irritation. Must be exam by a doctor.

Question 8

my eyes have been red for the last week. they will be all red one day and then the next it'll only be the corners. could this be pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Red eyes: Is is possible you may have allergic conjunctivitis. See your doctor or an ophthomologist for evaluation and treatment.

Question 9

keep getting pink eye like symptoms without the "pink eye" color. happened5months ago. lasted few weeks went away now it's happening again. same eye.

Accepted Answer

Pink eye: Many conditions can cause pink eye including virus bacteria allergy foreign body and chemical.  If the same eye is affected we need to check for a corneal scar or problem such as herpes which could be serious.  See your doctor.  Do not delay treatment for pink eye.  It might be contagious.

Question 10

1/2 week old has pink eye and flu, is this dangerous?

Accepted Answer

More concerned with : The flu. Pink eye or conjunctivitis will improve without treatment. Drops are used to shorten the course of pink eye.

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I have had pink eye for over three weeks. it's viral. can crying worsen the infection? it seems to have gotten worse the mornjng after crying.

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I have had pink eye about 6 times since january. i will get rid of it only for it to come back a week later. i have tried numerous drops what do i do?

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What to do if i have pink eye lasting into the 4th week?

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This is my fourth week of pink eye. why isn't it going away?

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What to do if i had pink eye for a week and now my vision is impaired; is this permanent?

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Family of 4. ages 41,36,7, 1.5. past two months kids had pink eye twice. wife (me) had it three times now husband just got it. last time i had it over 3 weeks ago. why is my family still getting it? we have cleaned everything in the house?

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Pink eye has come back 3 times in the past week. why is this happening?

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My eyes have been red for the last week. they will be all red one day and then the next it'll only be the corners. could this be pink eye?

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Keep getting pink eye like symptoms without the "pink eye" color. happened5months ago. lasted few weeks went away now it's happening again. same eye.

A member asked:

1/2 week old has pink eye and flu, is this dangerous?

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