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Im 9 weeks pregnant and seems to have gotten pink eye, is there a natural remedy for my eyes or what type of eye drops are safe during pregnancy?
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Cool compresses: If that doesn't work, see an ophthalmologist to determine what kind of conjunctvitis you have and the best treatment given you're pregnant.
Answered 8/21/2013
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Yes: Viral pink eye does not need eye drops, only warm compresses. Bacterial pink eye normally is treated with antibiotic eye drops, but none claim to be 100% safe during pregnancy. With punctal occlusion technique (your eye md can show you), you can keep medicine in the eye and reduce systemic exposure. There are alternatives such as eye rinses and steaming. Consult your eye md.
Answered 8/22/2013
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