Pinkeye (cont.)
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- Pinkeye Overview
- Pinkeye Causes
- Pinkeye Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Pinkeye Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Pictures of Pink Eye - Slideshow
- Viewer Comments: Pinkeye - Length Symptoms Lasted
Medical Treatment
Your ophthalmologist may prescribe eyedrops or ointment to reduce the swelling, redness, and discomfort and to help prevent spread of the infection and any permanent damage to your eye.
- Antibiotic eyedrops or ointments may be prescribed,
as well as ocular decongestants, antiallergy medicines, or antiinflammatory
medicines.
- Oral or intravenous antibiotics may be used if the eye infection is felt to be part of a body-wide disease.
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