Have conjunctivitis wit three weeks not clearing up, and im on steroids. wat can i do?

See ophthalmologist: You should definitely see an ophthalmologist to ensure that you don't need something different than a steroid to treat it- as there are many causes of conjunctivitis! (allergy, herpes, bacterial infection, etc.).

See an eye MD: Conjunctivitis is a nonspecific term that means inflammation of the conjunctiva, or outer "skin" layer of the eye. Usually people have a red eye. There are many causes, including viral, bacterial, episcleritis, contact-lens related problems, ocular allergies, etc. Steroids treat some of these causes, but at this point you should see an ophthalmologist who can fully evaluate you.

Go to ophthalmologis: You need to be seen by an ophthalmologist. Chronic conjunctivitis (chronic=lasting more than 2 weeks) can come from infections (bacterial, including staph and chlamydia) or allergies (both to the environment and to eye drops, like glaucoma medication). You need evaluation by an ophthalmologist to make the proper diagnosis. Being on steroids long-term can cause glaucoma and cataracts.

Conjunctivitis: There are different causes of pink eye - virus, bacteria, chemical injury, fungus and other rare infections. If conjunctivitis does not improve in few days ophthalmology referral is needed. Steroids may cause superinfection which may cause further worsening of conjunctivitis. Steroid eye drops are to be used for a short period of time as it can cause increase in eye pressure.

Ophthalmologist: Return to your ophthalmologist for a repeat examination. Your conjuncitivitis may be viral in nature or be an inflammatory condition that requires different medication.

Change course : Long term steroid use without a benefit needs to be seriously re examined. Multiple causes of red eye are possible and a different diagnosis needs to be considered