Question 1

what's a good at home remedy for pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Pink Eye: Pink eye is a problem. It is only a term that says the eyes are reddish pink. Usually due to a mild viral infection, the eyes may become "reddish pink" in other severe conditions, like uveitis, acute glaucoma as well. Therefore, a diagnosis by an ophthalmologist is essential. Assuming that it is pink eye, just warm moist compresses may suffice. 
Diagnosing is the most challenging part.

Question 2

is there any home remedy for chronic, recurring pink eye with severe eye pain and pressure right above infected eye?

Accepted Answer

No: You will need to see a doctor to find out what is going on and for management of these problems.

Question 3

what is the most effective treatment for pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Allergy drops: If it truly is an allergic reaction, then Patanol (olopatadine) or another anti-histamine eye drop would help.

Question 4

is there anything to remedy pink eye?

pink eye

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Watery eyes or clear mucus is more likely non-bacterial. Pink eye is usually a viral infection, sometimes allergies, sometimes a bacterial infection, and occasionally other causes. A doctor will want to examine and maybe recommend an eye doctor visit if symptoms are more than mild, or if they haven't gone away in a week. Sometimes antibiotic (or rarely antiviral) drops are prescribed.

Question 5

i have pink eye. what happens if i don't get treatment?

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Usually better: Most cases of "pink eye' resolve spontaneously.  If it worsens of course, you need to be seen to establish the cause to prevent potential eye damage.

Question 6

what to do if i have pink eye (conjunctivitis), what happens if i don't get treatment?

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: There are a number of viruses which cause this and the length of infection can be from 5-10 days.  There is no specific treatment; just drops for comfort.  Almost all clear without treatment.If you are ten days or more out and still have the problem, go back to your ophthalmologist for a second look.

Question 7

can pink eye occur after treatment for gonorrhea?

Accepted Answer

It can, : But it's not related to gonorrhea treatment.

Question 8

are tetracaine hydrochloide eye drops helpful in the treatment for pink eye?

Accepted Answer

No: Tetracaine is a powerful anesthetic agent that should not used except by qualified medical professionals.  If you have a bottle, throw it away.  It is dangerous to use this medication.

Question 9

how long is erythromycin used for pink eye treatment?

Accepted Answer

Most use 7-10d: Most pinkeye rx with this med is 7-10 days.

Question 10

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.

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