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I woke up with an irritated eye it may be pink eye.. not sure but i have stuff to do today this sucks so any home remedies?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Red eye: If simple redness, try visine over the counter. However, if it bacterial conjunctivitis (Bacterial pink eye) than it would require an antibiotic to treat it. Keep your hands clean always and best wishes.

Answered 5/20/2014

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