Why is my face so dry from having pink eye in one of my eyes? when will pink eye go away if it is bacterial? how do you know if its bacterial or a virus? the doctor just told me it is pink eye and nothing else.

Unknown/lab test: Peoples response to such infections vary. Viral ones come & go based on the type of virus. Bacterial ones vary with the duration prior to treatment but generally respond within days with eye drops. The cumbersome & pricey lab tests required to identify the virus or bacteria are rarely needed or done (except for research). Whether or not your skin is dry from the same issue is not clear.