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Hello. i was told i've conjunctivitis about a week ago. an eye doctor gave me eyedrops which cleared the redness straight away but the irritation was ?

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Dr. Ivy Fisher
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Pediatrics 46 years experience
Viral conjunctivitis: It appears to be a viral conjunctivitis, cold in the eye. Usually, 3 days or so of gentak eye drops clears discharge and redness. Irritation should subside after 10 days completely. If not, see an eye MD for further evaluation.
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