“What is the fastest home remedy for pink eye?”
I am a 20 year old male. I want to know what is the fastest home remedy for pink eye?
4 Answers
Ashley Tang
Optometrist
Hi, Unfortunately, pink eye is a generic term for many different eye conditions. If you are having a persistent pink eye, you should seek care from an eyecare provider to determine the root cause, as different types of pink eye require different treatments. Thanks, Dr. Tang
Pink eye, also known as Conjunctivitis, can be caused by quite a few things. The most common suspects would be bacterial infection, viral infection and allergy. We typically treat depending on the underlying cause. Bacterial - antibiotics Viral - can be self limiting or prescribed antivirals, depending Allergy - allergy eyedrops For at home treatment - applying a cool compress and using over the counter preservative free artificial tears, may help with comfort. As always, make sure you follow up with your eyecare provider if you have any symptoms or problems with your eyes. Kindest, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD
Nothing. Pink eye definition in medicine is infection. Infection should be treated with antibiotic eye drops.