It's also wise not to share cosmetics, especially eye makeup. Bacteria can hang out on beauty products, so avoid using the testers at makeup counters directly on your eyes. And if you've already had a bout of pinkeye, throw away all your eye makeup and splurge on new stuff but don't start using your new products until the infection is completely gone.
If you wear contact lenses and you have pinkeye, your doctor or eye doctor may recommend that you not wear contact lenses while infected.
After the infection is gone, clean your lenses carefully. Be sure to disinfect the lenses and case at least twice before wearing them again. If you wear disposable contact lenses, throw away your current pair and use a new pair. If you know that you're prone to allergic conjunctivitis, limit allergy triggers in the home by keeping windows and doors closed on days when pollen is heavy and by not letting dust accumulate.
Irritant conjunctivitis can only be prevented by avoiding the irritating causes. Placing cool or warm packs or washcloths over the infected eye or eyes can help.
You can also take acetaminophen, if necessary. Clean the infected eye carefully with warm water and fresh, clean gauze or cotton balls. Keep track of your symptoms, keep your hands clean, visit your doctor as needed, and follow your treatment instructions carefully. Within a week, your eyes should be feeling better.
Antibiotic eye drops are typically not needed as most cases of conjunctivitis are caused by a virus; however, they may be prescribed for infections suspected to be caused by bacteria or herpes simplex virus. Allergic conjunctivitis may be treated with medications that help control allergic reactions, such as antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers, or drugs that help control inflammation, such as decongestants, steroids, and anti-inflammatory drops.
While conjunctivitis can cause unpleasant symptoms and unsightly discharge, it is typically not a serious infection and resolves without long term effects.
Conjunctivitis can be prevented by practicing diligent hand hygiene, avoiding touching your eyes with your hands, using a clean towel and washcloth daily, avoiding sharing of towels or washcloths, washing or changing pillowcases often, and avoiding sharing eye cosmetics or personal eye care items.
Using conscientious hand hygiene when handling contact lenses and discarding disposable contact lenses as recommended can also prevent conjunctivitis. Pink eye conjunctivitis generally remains contagious as long as your child is experiencing tearing and matted eyes.
Signs and symptoms of pink eye usually improve within three to seven days. Check with your doctor if you have any questions about when your child can return to school or child care. Keep in mind that pink eye is no more contagious than the common cold. It's OK to return to work, school or child care if you're not able to take time off — just stay consistent in practicing good hygiene, including hand-washing after touching the eyes.
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This type takes longer to get better. Page last reviewed: 22 February Next review due: 22 February Check if you have conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is also known as red or pink eye. It usually affects both eyes and makes them: red burn or feel gritty produce pus that sticks to lashes itch water Conjunctivitis that produces sticky pus is contagious.
Do wash your hands regularly with warm soapy water wash your pillow cases and face cloths in hot water and detergent cover your mouth and nose when sneezing and put used tissues in the bin.
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