Question 1

how long do symptoms of pink eye take to disappear?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The length of time depends on the cause. Pink eye is a generic term for inflammation of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye). This inflammation can be from a number of causes, not all of them infectious. The majority of causes will heal without treatemnt in 2-3 weeks but it is generally prudent to see your eye doctor to ensure that no treatement is required.

Question 2

how long do symptoms of pink eye take to disappear on tobramycin?

Accepted Answer

Few days: Few days to a week. But since most pink eye are due to virus, the tobramycin wont help, and it can last a week or so.

Question 3

what is the most days after exposure to pink eye does it take to develop it what is the most days it takes?

Accepted Answer

: If it has not appeared within 72 hours of exposures any subsequent pinkeye episodes would be from some other cause.

Question 4

is polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) antibiotic drops for external eye/ear infections, such as pink eye ok to take at 38 weeks pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: if prescribed by a doctor for you for the current situation

Question 5

for how long does it take pink eye to look better?

Accepted Answer

Infectious-1-2 days: If your pink eye is bacterial, 1-2 days of antiobiotic treatment should make the eye look better.  Viral, chemical, and allergic "pink eyes"  can have symptoms last 1-2 weeks, or in the case of allery, as long as the allergin is present.

Question 6

how much time does it take pink eye to look better?

Accepted Answer

24 hours: Run of the mill bacterial conjunctivitis should be noticably better in 24-36 hours if the correct antibiotic is being used.

Question 7

how long does it take to develop pink eye?

Accepted Answer

2-5 days: Most of what is called pink eye is due to viral infections which take 2=5 days to cause an eye infection that is obvious.  Pink eye is common in children but occurs in epidemic form in adults.  It is usually self limiting but can be relieved in part if you let your ophthalmologist see it.

Question 8

how long does it take for pink eye to spread?

Accepted Answer

Not long: Pink eye is highly contagious and can spread quickly. You need to see your doc and get treated right away. In the mean time, make sure to wash your hands frequently.

Question 9

how long does it take for pink eye to appear?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I think you are asking how long it takes to have symptoms after you are exposed to an infectious source.  For bacterial conjunctivitis one to three days.  Viral conjunctivitis can take up to a week.

Question 10

how long should it take my eye to heal from pink eye?

Accepted Answer

4-10 days: Most pinkeye will run its course in 4-10 days.

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