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A member asked:
How long the viral eye infevtion takes? and is there any damaging threat to eyes. my infection has entered in 8th days and no effec of antibiotics use
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3-12 days: Viral eye infections are common (pink eye) and last 3-12 days depending upon the type of virus. Antibiotics are of no use against viruses - they are for bacteria. Keep your eyes clean, use warm soaks several times per day and this should end soon.
Answered 2/12/2015
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