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Started applying antibiotic ointment the second i recognized pink eye. will this insure a quick recovery?
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It should: The sooner you start treatment, the shorter the duration typically!
Answered 3/26/2013
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No: Classic pink eye is due most likely to viral conjunctivitis. Antibiotics will not help this time will.
Answered 1/14/2016
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