Emergency Eye Care: Treating Pink Eye and Other Eye Infections
When it comes to eye health, certain conditions require immediate attention to prevent complications and ensure quick recovery.
Among these is pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, one of the most common reasons people seek emergency eye care.
What Causes Pink Eye?
Various factors can cause pink eye, including viral infections, bacterial infections, allergens, or irritants like smoke or chlorine. Viral conjunctivitis is often associated with the common cold, while infections such as strep or staph can have a link to bacterial conjunctivitis.
Allergic conjunctivitis typically occurs in response to pollen, dust, or pet dander, and irritant-induced conjunctivitis can happen due to exposure to chemicals or foreign substances.
What to Do If You Have Pink Eye
If you suspect that you or a loved one has pink eye, it’s important to seek prompt medical attention. Symptoms may include redness, itching, a gritty feeling in the eye, discharge that forms a crust during sleep, and increased tear production.
To avoid spreading the infection, avoid touching your eyes, wash your hands frequently, and refrain from sharing personal items like towels or makeup.
How Pink Eye Is Detected
Our eye care team can quickly diagnose pink eye through a comprehensive eye exam. We’ll assess your symptoms, review your medical history, and examine your eyes to determine the cause of the infection.
In some cases, we may take a sample of the discharge to identify the specific type of bacteria or virus causing the infection.
How Our Eye Care Team Can Help
Our clinic provides expert emergency eye care services to treat pink eye and other eye infections.
Depending on the cause, treatment may include prescription eye drops or ointments for bacterial infections, antiviral medications for viral conjunctivitis, or antihistamines for allergic conjunctivitis. We’ll also provide guidance on managing symptoms and preventing the spread of the infection.
Don’t wait to seek treatment if you suspect pink eye—our dedicated team is here to help restore your eye health quickly and effectively.