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How long does it take for a bacterial eye infection to clear up?

My daughter is 16 years old. She has a bacterial eye infection. How long does it take for a bacterial eye infection to clear up?

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It usually takes 3-7 days but prescription eye ointment or drops should be completed in their entirety even when she feels better.
Depends on what you are doing to treat the infection. Normally should clear up within a week