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What should i do for conjunctivitis

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See a doctor: Disease of the eye should not be treated empirically. Please se a doctor asap. Untreated eye disease can lead to blindness.

Answered 10/2/2017

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Depends: There are a lot of different types of conjunctivitis. Viral conjunctivitis needs time. Allergic conjunctivitis can be treated with allergy drops. Bacterial conjunctivitis needs antibiotic drops. There are other reasons why your eye can be red that are more serious. Best to be checked by an eye md.

Answered 8/26/2014

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Wash your hands.: Conjunctivitis has many causes and most will resolve without treatment. The most common type caused by adenovirus is highly contagious. Wash your hands frequently so others do not come into contact with your eye secretions. See and ophthalmologist immmediately if you have significant eye pain or loss of vision or if you fail to get better on your own.

Answered 4/18/2016

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Inflammation: Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, the outer covering of the eye. It can be caused by a number of things, including allergies, foreign-body irritation, or an infection. If your vision is affected, there is blood or pus, pain, or it does not get better within a day, you should see your doctor.

Answered 12/30/2019

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Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, a thin membrane that coats and protects the surface of the eye. Common causes of conjunctivitis in adults are certain viruses and allergies.

Answered 12/30/2019

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See an eye doctor: Conjunctivitis of the eye. Has several different causes.See an eye doctor for a proper diagnosis and prescription.

Answered 3/20/2013

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