Pink Eye Treatment in Port St. Lucie, Jensen Beach, and Stuart, FL

What to Do When You Think You Have Pink Eye

Your eye doctor near Stuart can prescribe an antibiotic to treat your pink eye, and there are also steps that you can take at home to help to relieve the symptoms. While it is important to take any medicines prescribed to treat your conjunctivitis exactly as prescribed and for the entire course of treatment, there are some home remedies that can relieve your discomfort.

It is very important to keep the affected eye clean and free of dust and debris at all times. Cleaning the eye will help to aid the healing process and keep the infection from lingering. Cold compresses can also be used to relieve itching and discomfort. As difficult as it may be, avoiding touching, rubbing, and itching the eye is very important.

Dr. Durante helps to treat and relieve the symptoms of pink eye while also ensuring there is not a more serious issue at hand. Pink eye is highly contagious and while its symptoms may be similar in nature to those of other conditions such as seasonal allergies, pink eye can become more serious if left untreated. With the further concern of contagion, it is always a smart idea to have an eye condition checked by your eye doctor.

Blurred vision coupled with eye discharge, fever, and severe pain when looking at light, are all symptoms of a serious problem and that your conjunctivitis requires immediate attention. In fact, it is recommended that anyone who is experiencing these symptoms seek immediate care, whether it be from your regular eye doctor or at the emergency room if necessary.