Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How long does pink eye associated with conjunctivitis last?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Bacterial Course: Conjunctivis caused by bacteria can cause thick drainage from eye. With use of antibiotic drop, drainage clears within 72 hrs and eye redness may continue 7-10 days with gradual improvement. After using eyedrops for 24 hours, and if pus is minimal, children can return to day care or school.
Answered 11/7/2016
5.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Do I have to stay home from school tomorrow because I have conjunctivitis (pink eye)?
18 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can I have conjunctivitis (pink eye) without having any pinkness or redness in my eyes?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What's the difference between viral conjunctivitis and pink eye?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can you get conjunctivitis (pink eye) more than once?
Had conjunctivitis, on my last day of chloramphenicol eye drops. Today I've woken up and my eyes are burning and gone pink again. What could cause it?
What bacteria(s) found in feces causes conjunctivitis or pink eye?
What should you do when you have conjunctivitis or pink eye?
What to do if I have pink eye (conjunctivitis), what happens if I don't get treatment?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
