“How long does pink eye take to clear?”

If your "pink eye" is actually a conjunctivitis, there are several types of conjunctivitis including allergic, viral, and bacterial. If you have an illness or a virus, once a virus clears up, hopefully the conjunctivitis will pass, also. If you have an allergy to pollen, dander, dust, or pets, removing the allergen should also limit the conjunctivitis. If you have a bacterial conjunctivitis, a prescribed antibiotic or antibiotic-steroid would be necessary to eliminate the infection. Viral conjunctivitis can be treated with over-the-counter artificial tears. Cleaning the eyelids with a warm, soft washcloth will remove any debris that accumulates on the eyelids or eyelashes. Anti-allergy drops are available to treat an allergic conjunctivitis along with artificial tears and using cold compresses. If you are not sure of the problem, please see an eye doctor or your family doctor. A scratched cornea can create a red eye and there are several internal eye problems that can also create a red eye. And if it is actually a conjunctivitis, please do not share towels or washcloths and change your pillow cases daily. Good luck and best wishes.

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