Depends: If you've been diagnosed with viral conjunctivitis, this infection is highly contagious and you should not go to the party. A typical course of this is 7-14 days. Other types of conjunctivitis, like allergic, contact-related allergy, are not contagious. Bacterial conjunctivitis, which is far less common, responds to antibiotics and typically resolves in 7-10 days, is less contagious but possible.
Answered 11/30/2015
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Yes: start treatment immediately though. Avoid touching your eye and use good hand hygiene. Some antibiotics will kill the bacteria faster than others. Ask your doctor what preferred drug to use.
Answered 4/17/2015
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