Question 1

my 3 year old has pink eye and the doctors office is closed is it ok to use clear eyes maximum itchy eye relief to help with it?

Accepted Answer

Pink eye: You may use wrm water soaks for relief until you can see your doctor.

Question 2

can i attend an outdoor party tomorrow if i have pink eye? we have been looking forward to a friend's daughter's 4th birthday party for weeks now.  party is outside tomorrow and i'm pretty sure i (the mom) have pink eye in both eyes.  my 3 year old does n

Accepted Answer

No : No problem to attend as long as your do not rub your eyes and spread it to others. Make sure you wash your hands, do no share towels, and avoid rubbing your eyes.

Question 3

my 3yr old came home from daycare with very red eyes. no discharge in his eyes. should i be worried about pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It is conjunctivitis and needs treatment.

Question 4

signs of pink eye in a one year old?

Accepted Answer

Sign of a pinkeye...: ...Is usually, well, a pink eye! - actually red is more likely, with draining pus, pain/itch, and/or tearing likely.

Question 5

my 2 year old has contracted pink eye.how does this happen?what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See his pediatrician: You should be seen by your pediatrician to verify the diagnosis of pink eye and receive proper treatment based on cause (bacterial, chemical, viral).  Most commonly, this is transmitted by exposure to the virus or bacteria (touching) and then rubbing the eye.  It is common and usually quite easily treated!  Make that appointment.

Question 6

if i feel as though i'm getting pink eye from my 2 year old what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Pink eye?: Warm compresses and Benedryl should improve most eye irritation. If symptoms persist, antibiotics in drop form should be considered.

Question 7

what should i do for an 8 year old son who has reoccurring allergic pink eye? he was treated it went away and now it is back.

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: Need to find out what is causing the allergies. Avoidance of the specific allergen if known helps. May try allergy eye drop (antihistamine, mast cell stabilizers). Discuss with his pediatrician

Question 8

my 2 year old has pink eye. how long after first exposure do symptoms start to show? and what are the first initial symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Up to 2 weeks : You can start to show signs up to 2 weeks after exposure. Signs can be redness, mucus, eyes stuck shut, or itching .

Question 9

my 7 year old daughters eyes are gooey and shut on and off when she wakes up. she had pink eye 2 months ago and ever since then some morning her eyes a super gooey. what is causing this? :?

Accepted Answer

: She has ongoing inflammation, either infection or allergy. Take her back to her pediatrician. Good luck.

Question 10

hi do clear eye drops help with pink eye on a 4 year old!??

Accepted Answer

Pink eye: Pink eye or conjunctivitis in children can be caused by bacterial or viral infections.    Pink eyes can also be caused by allergies.  Over the counter eye drops can help constrict blood vessels but do not help with bacterial infection.

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My 3 year old has pink eye and the doctors office is closed is it ok to use clear eyes maximum itchy eye relief to help with it?

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Can i attend an outdoor party tomorrow if i have pink eye? we have been looking forward to a friend's daughter's 4th birthday party for weeks now. party is outside tomorrow and i'm pretty sure i (the mom) have pink eye in both eyes. my 3 year old does n

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My 3yr old came home from daycare with very red eyes. no discharge in his eyes. should i be worried about pink eye?

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Signs of pink eye in a one year old?

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My 2 year old has contracted pink eye.how does this happen?what should i do?

A member asked:

If i feel as though i'm getting pink eye from my 2 year old what should i do?

A member asked:

What should i do for an 8 year old son who has reoccurring allergic pink eye? he was treated it went away and now it is back.

A member asked:

My 2 year old has pink eye. how long after first exposure do symptoms start to show? and what are the first initial symptoms?

A member asked:

My 7 year old daughters eyes are gooey and shut on and off when she wakes up. she had pink eye 2 months ago and ever since then some morning her eyes a super gooey. what is causing this? :?

A member asked:

Hi do clear eye drops help with pink eye on a 4 year old!??

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