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A member asked:

I got pinkeye on thursday, started using the eye drops i got from the doctor the same day. when will it go away?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

4-10 days: It will get better in 4-10 days whether you treat it or not.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 6/7/2013

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