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Pink Eye Treatment
How is pinkeye treated?
If your doctor thinks the pinkeye is caused by bacteria, your doctor may prescribe antibiotic eyedrops or eye ointment to kill the bacteria. With antibiotic treatment, symptoms usually go away in 2 to 3 days. But antibiotics only work for bacterial pinkeye, not for the more common viral pinkeye. Viral pinkeye often improves on its own in 7 to 10 days. But it can last longer. If your symptoms last longer, call your doctor.
If the pinkeye is caused by an allergy or chemical, it won't go away until you avoid what's causing it.
Home treatment of pinkeye symptoms can help you feel more comfortable while the infection goes away. Try using a clean, moist cloth to remove crust. Use allergy eyedrops and medicines to reduce symptoms of pinkeye caused by allergies. You may also close your eye and use warm, wet cloths on it a few times a day if it hurts.