Three Methods:Getting Medical HelpTreating and Preventing Pink EyeUsing Supportive Therapy to Ease SymptomsCommunity Q&A
Conjunctivitis, or "pink eye," is an infection of the conjunctiva, the membrane that lines the eyelid.[1] Conjunctivitis is often due to a foreign pathogen, such as a virus, bacterium, fungus, allergy or foreign object. Most pink eye cases are a result of bacterial or viral infection that can be easily and safely treated, but only a medical professional can diagnose and treat conjunctivitis. If you have pink eye, then you will need to see your doctor to deal with the infection, but you can also use some supportive therapies to help you deal with the discomfort of pink eye.
Getting Medical Help
See a doctor. If you think that you have pink eye, it is necessary to see a doctor for a diagnosis. Your doctor can determine the cause of your pink eye and recommend the best course of treatment. During your examination, your doctor will inspect your affected eye(s) and eyelids looking for symptoms such as:[2]
bright red blood vessels
discharge
irritation/itchiness
swollen eyelids
a pinkish or reddish colored eye
Conjunctivitis, or "pink eye," is an infection of the conjunctiva, the membrane that lines the eyelid.[1] Conjunctivitis is often due to a foreign pathogen, such as a virus, bacterium, fungus, allergy or foreign object. Most pink eye cases are a result of bacterial or viral infection that can be easily and safely treated, but only a medical professional can diagnose and treat conjunctivitis. If you have pink eye, then you will need to see your doctor to deal with the infection, but you can also use some supportive therapies to help you deal with the discomfort of pink eye.
bright red blood vessels
discharge
irritation/itchiness
swollen eyelids
a pinkish or reddish colored eye
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