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How Can I Get Treated For Severe Itching In The Eye Which Isn't Subsiding With Allergy Medication?

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Posted on Wed, 17 Feb 2021
Question: I think I have pink eye. My eye is very itchy and my normal otc allergy meds aren’t helping.
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Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for sending the question.

It sounds like he may have a bit of infection affecting her eye. If the allergy medications are not helping and the itching continues it is most likely in her best interest to contact her local primary care physician for evaluation. You may benefit from a topical antibiotic or a combination of an antibiotic and topical cortisone eyedrop -these are medications which would require prescription.

Thank you again for sending the question.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga
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How Can I Get Treated For Severe Itching In The Eye Which Isn't Subsiding With Allergy Medication?

Brief Answer: Considerations Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for sending the question. It sounds like he may have a bit of infection affecting her eye. If the allergy medications are not helping and the itching continues it is most likely in her best interest to contact her local primary care physician for evaluation. You may benefit from a topical antibiotic or a combination of an antibiotic and topical cortisone eyedrop -these are medications which would require prescription. Thank you again for sending the question. Sincerely, Dr. Galamaga