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Ive got pink eye and have been putting in eye drops for four days now. it is getting worse what can i take to help with the swelling?

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Dr. Jason Wyse answered

Try a different med: Typically you should be seeing an improvement by four days of treatment. If it is continuing to worsen go back to the prescribing physician for consideration of different eye drops. Controlling the swelling is secondary to treating the infection appropriately.

Answered 12/11/2017

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A member asked:

Ive got pink eye and have been putting in eye drops for four days now. it is getting worse what can i take to help with the swelling?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jason Wyse answered

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