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What medication do i treat conjunctivitis with? i do not know the cause (allergy/virus, etc). seeing a doctor is not an option.

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Better see doctor: If it is only pink eye and only watery discharge then it may be due to allergy or virus.But if there is greenish yellow discharge from eyes ,that means infection . Either way better see the doctor who can decide what do you have and what medicine you need .

Answered 10/8/2017

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Conjunctivitis: Excellent question! Many in the world have no doctor. One begins with rinsing the eyes to clear away allergens. Next place your face over a bowl of steaming hot water with a towel over your head. Warm compresses also help. Usually clears in a week. Also, dozens of substances are tried ranging from breast milk, raw honey,citrus juice, to diluted hot pepper extract, but not my recommendation.

Answered 7/28/2014

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