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Suggest Treatment For Pink Eye

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Posted on Fri, 15 Sep 2017
Question: I am 100% sure I have pink eye. I don't have a usual dr. However I have been in contact with someone who did have pink eye. What is the best way to hopefully cure it without going to a dr because I do not have insurance.
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please upload an image.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Your complaints could be due to an allergic reaction or due to an infection. I would insist you to upload an image. Also mention if there is a sticky discharge and pus formation. In the meantime, I would insist you to swab the eyes stoking from inner angle of the eyes moving outward using a piece of cotton soaked in lukewarm water. That should suffice. If you still find sticky discharge from the eyes, you might need to apply antibiotic drops like Ciplox (ciprofloxacin) four times a day for the next few days. I hope that it would soon be fine.

I would await your response. Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha

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Suggest Treatment For Pink Eye

Brief Answer: Please upload an image. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Your complaints could be due to an allergic reaction or due to an infection. I would insist you to upload an image. Also mention if there is a sticky discharge and pus formation. In the meantime, I would insist you to swab the eyes stoking from inner angle of the eyes moving outward using a piece of cotton soaked in lukewarm water. That should suffice. If you still find sticky discharge from the eyes, you might need to apply antibiotic drops like Ciplox (ciprofloxacin) four times a day for the next few days. I hope that it would soon be fine. I would await your response. Let me know if I could help further. Regards