I just found out i have viral pink eye. How long does it take for it to go away?I'm aware that pink eye is highly contagious.. I have a cat. Could she possibly get pink eye from me too?
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It can last from 4 to 7 days.
How to Prevent Spreading Conjunctivitis
* Don't touch or rub the infected eye(s).
* Wash your hands often with soap and warm water.
* Wash any discharge from your eyes twice a day using a fresh cotton ball or paper towel. Afterwards, discard the cotton ball or paper towel and wash your hands with soap and warm water.
* Wash your bed linens, pillowcases, and towels in hot water and detergent.
* Avoid wearing eye makeup.
* Don't share eye makeup with anyone.
* Never wear another person's contact lenses.
* Wear eyeglasses instead of contact lenses. Throw away disposable lenses or be sure to clean extended wear lenses and all eyewear cases.
* Avoid sharing common articles such as unwashed towels and glasses.
* Wash your hands after applying the eye drops or ointment to your eye or your child's eye.
* Do not use eye drops in a non-infected eye that were used for an infected one.
* If your child has bacterial or viral conjunctivitis, keep your child home from school or day care until he or she is no longer contagious.
Eye Health & Optometry : Home Remedies for Conjunctivitis
There are home remedies for bacterial conjunctivitis, which include taking boric acid or using an eye cup to cleanse the eye, but viral conjunctivitis must be treated professionally by a physician. Learn more about the differences between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis with information from a practicing optometrist in this free video on eye health. Expert: James W. Kirkconnell Contact: www.bec2020.com Bio: Dr. James W. Kirkconnell graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1984. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
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