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What type of doctor do you seek for pink eye?

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What kind of doctor treats pink eye?

Any doctor would be able to recognize the symptoms of pink eye and prescribe the required medication. The hard part is being able to tell pink eye apart from other eye-problems.


Should you see your primary doctor or an eye doctor if you think you have pink eye?

Pink eye is not commonly heard eye condition. It must be faintly red eyes. If there is change is your eye color then you must see ophthalmologist.


Can humans put terramycin in eye for pink eye?

Probably not. See a doctor and get a prescription.


Does pink eye cause your eye to bleed?

My children have had pink eye several times and if your eye is bleeding it sounds like more than pink eye! Are you sure you have not just scratched it to the point it is very raw? If that is not the case, I would see an eye doctor right away!Remember, pink eye is very contagious.Good luck!


This medicine is only for pink eye?

my pink eye drops can be used for other things as long as you ask your doctor about other things, or it could possibly harm your eye.


What should you do for pink eye?

See your doctor for the necessary prescription medication.


Can eyes be pink and not be pink eye?

Yes it is possible. You can have red eyes from Albinism which gives you res or violet eyes and white hair.


It is possible to get an eye infection (pink eye, etc.) from contact lenses?

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, can be caused in many ways depending on the type of pink eye you've got. Both Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis can be contracted from airborne sources and easily spread. Allergic conjunctivitis is just what it sounds like, an allergic reaction, and most often comes along with a stuffy, itchy or runny nose. If you think you have pink eye you should make an appointment with your eye doctor immediately to get medication to relieve your symptoms and prevent others from contracting the infection as well.


Can pink eye kill you?

It can be. It is a symptom of an infection of the eye, and that infection should be treated. It is possible that an untreated infection can damage the eye. Pink eye is also very contagious, so if you do not treat it, you will probably give it to someone else.


What does it mean when your eye hurts when you blink and its pinkish red?

Probably not. Pink eye causes drainage from your eye and will make it watery and may even cause yellow/green puss to drain from your eye. Your eye will also be red and itchy.


Does Tobramycin 0.3 Eye Drop get rid of pink eye?

yes, I have used it for pink eye and it worked. It only works for pink eye caused by bacteria though. It does not treat viral pink eye.


How long will your eyes stay pink with pink eye?

Your eyes will stay "pink" or bloodshot until the infection is cleared up. This will usually take 10 days of antibiotic eyedrops as prescribed by your doctor. If the infection does not clear up, you need to return to the doctor.