Question 1

i have bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye), i have antibiotic drops for it and i am applying every two hours. when can i wear eye make up?

Accepted Answer

After treatment: The best thing is to wait until the infection is completely clear, and the antibiotics are finished. You may need to replace your eye make up as well. If you were using it when you got the infection, bacteria may have contaminated the eye make-up. Using it again may re-infect your eyes.

Question 2

for what reasons has my 14 month old's pinkeye not cleared up after two different antibiotic drops?

Accepted Answer

Referral: If it is in only one eye, it could be a blocked tear drainage duct.  Ask your doctor for a referral to an ophthalmologist who could decide whether it is a blocked tear duct, which could be cured with a minor operation.

Question 3

i get pink eye every month. what do i have?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: Not an infectious conjuctivitis, but a "pinl eye" caused by an allergin or environmental exposure.  True monthly infectious "pink eye" is rare and due to chronic exposure to bacteria in your environment.

Question 4

i had pink eye sunday morning and began med drops the same morning, can i wear a new pair of contacts today? iv been using the drops every 6 hours

Accepted Answer

Better Not: Better to wear your glasses till the infection is cleared. Contacts may irritate your eyes.

Question 5

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 6

i have really bad pink eye and i got medicine two days ago but it's not getting better. i have a headache too now. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

May be you did: not get the right medication. There are 3 different kind of pink eye with 3 different kind of causes. See an eye doctor as soon as possible or go to urgent care . I hope this helps. For more make a virtual appointment at www.healthtap.com/dryetimyan

Question 7

i have pink eye that keeps coming back, left eye. every couple of weeks.?

Accepted Answer

Red eye: Recurrent pinkeye may be due to an infection, but it also may have other causes, ranging from dry eye to a bacterial pinkeye.  If this problem is not going away, all your local ophthalmologist and arrange an appointment.

Question 8

i wore makeup two days before i noticed pink eye. should i throw it away?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: If you have classic pink eye, then it is a viral illness which your body will develop antibodies to.  You can then use the make up after you get over the pink eye.  Do not share it however and you might consider that in your more intimate moments, that the virus might be on your make up and be spread to others.

Question 9

in a child care setting, can pink eye be passed around, with children who had it previously becoming reinfected (within a week or two)?

Accepted Answer

Infection control: Children with pink eye are isolated to limit the ongoing spread and ping pong effects.  Frequent hand washing is a must for the children and their caregivers.

Question 10

my eye has been pussing for two days today is day three an it slowed down an the redness is kinda clearing up do i have symtoms of pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Pink vs red eye: Regardless of eye color, pus from eye is worrisome. Even tho it's slowed down, I'd still recommend that you see your Eye doctor, either Ophthalmologist or Optometrist, or at least your Family Doc. Don't wait for something bad/worse to happen. BTW, pink/red eye has many (non-infectious) causes so it's best to let your docs evaluate rather than taking this on as DIY project.

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I have bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye), i have antibiotic drops for it and i am applying every two hours. when can i wear eye make up?

A member asked:

For what reasons has my 14 month old's pinkeye not cleared up after two different antibiotic drops?

A member asked:

I get pink eye every month. what do i have?

A member asked:

I had pink eye sunday morning and began med drops the same morning, can i wear a new pair of contacts today? iv been using the drops every 6 hours

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

I have really bad pink eye and i got medicine two days ago but it's not getting better. i have a headache too now. what should i do?

A member asked:

I have pink eye that keeps coming back, left eye. every couple of weeks.?

A member asked:

I wore makeup two days before i noticed pink eye. should i throw it away?

A member asked:

In a child care setting, can pink eye be passed around, with children who had it previously becoming reinfected (within a week or two)?

A member asked:

My eye has been pussing for two days today is day three an it slowed down an the redness is kinda clearing up do i have symtoms of pink eye?

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