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My 3 year old has pink eye and the doctors office is closed is it ok to use clear eyes maximum itchy eye relief to help with it?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Pink eye: You may use wrm water soaks for relief until you can see your doctor.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Not really...: While it might not hurt, bland artificial tears are preferred. A home remedy of chamomile tea warm compresses will soothe the eyes a little until you can have your daughter evaluated by an ophthalmologist. If it is one eye only and there is a purulent discharge, antibiotics may help. If bilateral, it may be viral and antibiotic drops might not help. Keep the lashes clean, since glued lids hurt.

Answered 10/4/2016

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If the pink eye: Is allergy related & mild u can certainly treat her w claritin, Allegra , zyrtec or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) over the counter . If the eyes are itching, watery, you can get zaditor otc, one drop to affected eye three times per day for 7 days.To emergency room, if her eyes are swollen with eye pain, hot to touch, red & purplish discoloration. She may have a bacterial eye infection or cellulutis that needs antibiotics.

Answered 8/15/2016

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