A 35-year-old member asked:
how long do eye infections last?
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Dr. Tony Ho answered
14 years experience Infectious Disease
Depends: It depends on the nature of the infection. A mild viral conjunctivitis will be self-limited and resolve in about a week; a serious bacterial infection may never go away by itself, causing irreparable damage. If you are concerned, you should see a doctor.
Answered on Aug 24, 2017
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