AskDocDoc
FREE!Ask Doctors — 24/7
Connect with Doctors 24/7. Ask anything, get expert help today.
500 doctors ONLINE
#1 Medical Platform
Ask question for free
00H : 24M : 44S
background image
Click Here
background image
Eye & Vision Disorders
Question #22841
117 days ago
202

what is pink eye - #22841

Divya

I am really concerned about my little brother. A few days ago, he started complaining that his eyes felt really itchy and struggled to keep them open, then I noticed his eyes looked super red. At first, I thought maybe he just rubbed them too much or something, but then it got worse. We took him to a nearby clinic, and the doc said it could be pink eye?! I mean, what is pink eye, really? I didn’t think it was a big deal at first, but now I’m freaking out. They gave him some eye drops and told us to keep him away from school, but how contagious is it? Like can I catch it from him if I even just sit close? What is pink eye caused by anyway? Is it usually serious, or will he be fine in a few days? The doc said it might be viral or bacterial, but how can we know? I’ve seen people talk about how pink eye can be super annoying, but is there more to it? What is pink eye really like in kids, and how can we help him feel better, like really fast? Just wanna make sure he’s okay, you know?

FREE
Question is closed
FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously
Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential.
No sign-up needed.
CTA image asteriksCTA image

Doctors' responses

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. It can be caused by a virus, bacteria, allergens like pollen, or irritants such as smoke or chlorinated water. In kids, viral and bacterial types are most common, and can be quite contagious. That’s probably why the doctor suggested keeping him home. You might catch it if you touch your own eyes after coming into contact with the eye secretions from your brother. So maintaining good hand hygiene is key—wash your hands before and after touching his belongings, avoid sharing towels or pillows, and try to minimize any direct contact if possible. The symptoms you mentioned, like redness, itchiness, and discomfort, are typical, and usually, pink eye isn’t serious but can be. Viral conjunctivitis often clears up on its own within a week or two, while bacterial conjunctivitis might need antibiotics drops or ointment for quicker recovery. To help him feel better in the meantime, you can use cool, damp compresses on his eyes to relieve irritation and over-the-counter lubricating eye drops. If his symptoms worsen or he develops vision changes or severe pain, get in touch with the healthcare provider right away as it could indicate more severe infection. Generally, with proper care and the medication prescribed, he should start to feel better soon.

20176 answered questions
90% best answers
Accepted response

0 replies
FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously

Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential. No sign-up needed.

About our doctors

Only qualified doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.


eye drop for eye flue
cylindrical power of eye
how to reduce swelling on eyes
What to do for eye strain and irritation from phone screen use?
eye flu symtoms
is eye flu spreading
conjunctivitis food to eat
why do my eyes have black spots
how to reduce swelling in eyes
how to reduce eyes swelling
What is causing my blurry vision and inability to focus on text while wearing glasses?
Constant Headache with Eye Pain and Blurry Vision”
healthy eyes tips
how to fix eye flu
eye flu causative agent
how to cure eye flu fast at home
can i get eye flu again
how to keep eye healthy
eye flu types
how to cure eye flu in one day
tips for healthy eyes
eye flu how it spreads
Irritating Eyelid Twitching and Blinking
What is staphyloma in the eye and how is it related to my severe eye pain?
how to make eyes sharper
is 0.5 cylindrical power harmful
eye flu precautions
What causes my vision to turn negative after 20 minutes of using a laptop or mobile?
what to do when you have eye flu
when eye flu started
eye flu best medicine
is eye flu a communicable disease
what is eye flu symptoms
Can I treat my lazy left eye without surgery?
What to do for swelling and bump inside my left eyelid?
cylindrical eye power symptoms
eye flu can be in one eye
cylindrical eyesight symptoms
is laser light harmful for eyes
How to treat visible scleral show and improve appearance without glasses?
how to stop watery eyes home remedies
eye flu means
what are symptoms of eye flu
eye flu protection
how to prevent eye infection
Vision imbalance after two eye surgeries
eye flu synonyms
roshan eye care
What to do for dark circles under my eyes that look like they are painted black after 6 years?
is eye flu good for eyes
how to cure eye flu fast
what to do when your eyes are swollen
Vision imbalance after two eye surgeries
eye flu symptom
prevention for eye flu
how to reduce swollen eyes
Dark circles problem ko kese slove kr sakte hai
how the eye flu spread
how to maintain healthy eyes
eye fku
How to get blood clot clear from the eye
conjunctivitis eye flu treatment
how eye flu spread from one person to another
is honey good for eyes
initial symptoms of eye flu
does eye flu happen in one eye
precaution of eye flu
how to stop watery eyes at home
How to deal with Gulucoma. Pilocar 2% is not suited. It getting energy.
eye drop to prevent eye flu
how to cure blood clot in eye
eye flu redness treatment
home remedy for red eyes
blood clot in eye is it dangerous
cylindrical power
What is causing my right eye redness and itching every summer for 5 years?
how to prevent conjunctivitis
flu eye
what is the eye flu
What to do for persistent discomfort in my left eye with no visible cause?
eye flu is a communicable disease
eye blood clot symptoms
Is it normal for my doctor to prescribe new glasses 10 days after cataract surgery?
how eye flu spread by eye contact
cylindrical vision
eye flu drops
eyedrops for eye flu
precautions for eye flu
other name of eye flu
How to treat visible scleral show in my eyes that looks ugly without glasses?
is conjunctivitis and eye flu same
how to remove melanin from eyes
How to treat a chalazion that is very painful and recurring?
How to make my eye sclera white
How to reduce inflation of eye squient
can you get the flu in your eye
symptoms of eyeflu
how to swell your eyes
eye flu application in english
What causes my sister's eye prescription to keep increasing and how can we prevent it?