Question 1

what is the usual incubation period for pinkeye?

Accepted Answer

: Pink eye is a over used term. If the eyes are red or pink it does not necessarily mean you have conjunctivitis .
Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis is a very self limited process. Symptoms improve with treatment but may many times be self limited resolving in 2 weeks . The incubation for conjunctivitis is 12-14 days.

Question 2

what can cause re occurring pink eye in adults? my kids had it 3 months ago and i have had it 3 times since then. can having hpv cause it more often?

Accepted Answer

: For some reason, conjunctivitis (pink-eye) has been especially common in the US recently. Probably a virus, but some cases are due to bacteria and should be treated with antibiotic eyedrops. HPV has nothing to do with it. (HPV does not raise the risk of any medical condition except those due to HPV itself, like warts and, rarely, cancer due to HPV.)

Question 3

are eye drops for pink eye that are prescribed to a baby be used by an adult as well?

Accepted Answer

No.: You should not used any prescription medication given to someone else.  Also, typically, adult pink eye is due to a virus, and not treated with antibiotic drops.

Question 4

are eye drops for pink-eye that are prescribed to a baby the same ones given to adults?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Adult  ocular antibiotics are used for children in many cases.

Question 5

it is rare pink eye in a healthy adult? i never caught it after my 8 years, now i'm 28, but i'm worried about it now.

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: "Pink eye" is a viral inflammation of the conjunctival lining of the eye similar to ordinary cold of the throat.  It is spread by direct contact for instance someone with the condition wipes their, then opens a door with the same hand.  Then an innocent person comes by and opens that door, gets the virus on their hand and wipes their eye, spreading the virus to themselves.

Question 6

can dogs give humans pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Pink eye from dogs: The organisms affecting human eyes and canine eyes are completely different and do not cross over.  If you dog has this, you are safe;  if you have pink eye your dog will not get it from you.

Question 7

can you get pink eye from a cat?

Accepted Answer

No: It is very unlikely to transmit pink eye from a cat to a human.

Question 8

what can be done about  pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: 'pink eye' is the popular term for conjunctivitis, which in adults is mostly due to virus.  It is a mucus membrane virus similar to that of the common cold.  Most are self limited and will spontaneously cure in 3-10 days depending upon the virus.  Keep the eyes clean, use lubricating drops and cool soaks can help.  See your ophthalmologist if the vision is impaired or there is pain or pus.

Question 9

how do i get treated for pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Pink eye: Most pink eye is caused by Adenovirus and is very contagious. Sometimes the eye is infected with bacteria. Please see your primary care physician for treatment and/or referral to an ophthalmologist as needed as soon as possible. Do not share linens, towels, or wash cloths with anyone. Wash your hands frequently. Use warm compresses then 1.2 strength baby shampoo with water on Qtips to wash lids.

Question 10

how often can i contract pink eye?

Accepted Answer

No limit: There are many viruses and strains of viruses that cause pink eye.  Thus you can contract it more than once, or even many times.

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