A member asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with pink eye.

17 doctors weighed in across 15 answers
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: It's contagious so wash your hands often, especially after touching the affected eye.

Answered 1/15/2015

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Ignore: Since pink eye can be contagious, avoid contact with others until your symptoms get better.

Answered 10/2/2017

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Ignore: Pink eye may actually be a more serious condition like iritis. Check in with your eyemd.

Answered 6/3/2016

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Ignore: Antibiotic eye drops are overly prescribed for "pink eye", which is usually a viral infection.

Answered 5/23/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Pink: Pink eye is highly contagious. Disinfect your doorknobs, wallets, and purses.

Answered 6/3/2016

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Ignore: A cool compress may help the symptoms of pink eye. See your doctor if vision is affected.

Answered 7/30/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Pink eye is highly contagious. You can get it just by shaking hands!

Answered 7/30/2014

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Ignore: Avoid spreading to others, use cool compresses, get eyes checked for possible antibiotics, hygiene.

Answered 7/4/2014

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Ignore: Most cases are viral. Try OTC eye drops like Naphcon-A for 1-2 days.

Answered 7/30/2014

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: It's contagious and you should not share bath towels.

Answered 7/25/2014

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: True "pink eye" from a virus is very contagious and usually takes a full 2 weeks to get better.

Answered 6/3/2016

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Ignore: Wash hands after contact. Don't share towels. Dry vertically. don't spread with sideways drying.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Ignore: Pink eye is usually caused by a virus, so antibiotic drops are not needed.

Answered 3/25/2015

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Ignore: If you wake up with your eyes matted shut together, you may have a contagious pinkeye.

Answered 5/8/2015

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Ignore: Pink eye is extremely contagious- use strict hand washing, disinfectant wipes, and schedule an exam.

Answered 5/29/2019

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