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A 31-year-old member asked:

I am 99% sure i have pink eye. with no time or access to a doctor, what is the best eye drops or cream to get over the counter?

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Dr. George Yang
Dr. George Yanganswered
Ophthalmology 29 years experience
Tears : Pink eye typically refers to viral conjunctivitis. It usually affects both eyes and because it is due to a virus, is treated symptomatically with otc preservative-free artificial tears. Problem is that this cannot be self- diagnosed. There are many causes of a red eye, some of which can be quite serious. You need to see an eye md for diagnosis and treatment.
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I think I have pink eye. I don't have time or a way to get to the doctor. What is the best eye drops or cream to get over the counter?

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Dr. ALICIA Almendralanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Antihistamine: You may use zaditor (ketotifen) ophthalmic solution ANS see your doctor the following day.
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