Kite, GA
A 31-year-old female asked:
i've had pinkeye for 4 days,it's not getting better,swollen eyelids,very red,watery, crusty in the a.m. and corner of eye painful.time to see a doc?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alvin Lin answered
Geriatrics 30 years experience
Yes: Yes, it's always time to see your doctor when your condition isn't getting any better.
2687 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Tanya Russo answered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Yes: Your symptoms are suggestive of bacterial conjunctivitis which is best treated with ophthalmic antibiotic drops. Your doctor can determine if this is the situation.
2683 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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