My 4year old daughter has bacterial conjunctivitis, do i need to take her to see the doctor or can i buy over-the-counter medicines to treat it? thanx

No OTC meds: The treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis, if that truly is the cause, will require prescription meds. Otc eve drops can often provide comfort to those with viral, irritant & allergic causes of conjunctival irritation, but they will not cure a true bacterial disease. Call in & see what the kids doc suggests.

No: An infection of the conjunctiva will need antibiotic intervention to kill the bacteria that thrive in this warm, moist environment.