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Does bacterial conjunctivitis usually go away on its own?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It may...: ... But bacterial conjunctivitis can cause significant problems on the eyelid and eye surface. If you truly have bacterial conjunctivits, it can be easily treated with medicated eye drops, so it is best to have your eye doctor evaluate you and start you on the appropriate regimen.
Answered 7/12/2015
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It can: If your immune system wins, but antibiotic eye drops will certainly reduce the course and symptoms much more quickly.
Answered 10/28/2015
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