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How long does it take to get rid of an eye infection?

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Varies : Most bacterial eye infections resolve in 7-10 days with appropriate treatment. Others may take many weeks, as in fungal, parasitic and viral infections.

Answered 9/13/2014

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Depends: on the type of infection, the type of treatment, and whether you wear contact lenses or not. Average is a few days. If it has been a week or more, and you haven't gotten better, see your doctor, as you may have a resistant bacteria. Hope this helps!

Answered 6/4/2019

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

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Depends: Depends on the cause: eye infections due to viruses can take a week or more to get rid of, and bacterial infections can take 2-7 days to feel better depending on the severity! Hope you feel better soon - follow up with your doctor if it is not getting better!

Answered 9/9/2014

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