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How long will viral pink eye last? it started in left eye on day 1 and spread to right eye on day 3. currently on day 5 and both eyes are infected

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Secondary infection: Usually viral pink eye resolves in a couple of days. You might have a secondary bacterial infection. You may need antibacterial eye drops to clear the infection.

Answered 9/25/2019

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