Yes, pink eye can easily be treated over telehealth. Your doctor can prescribe medication for symptom relief, or antibiotics if needed. Your telehealth doctor can send these prescriptions electronically to any pharmacy of your choice.
Yes, pink eye can easily be treated over telehealth. Your doctor can prescribe medication for symptom relief, or antibiotics if needed. Your telehealth doctor can send these prescriptions electronically to any pharmacy of your choice.
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines your eyelid and covers the white part of your eyeball. When small blood vessels in the conjunctiva become inflamed, they’re more visible. This is what causes the whites of your eyes to appear reddish or pink.
Pink eye is commonly caused by a bacterial or viral infection, an allergic reaction, or – in babies – an incompletely opened tear duct. It can also be caused by a chemical splash or foreign object in the eye.
The most common pink eye symptoms include:
In most cases, your doctor can diagnose pink eye by asking questions about your symptoms and recent health history, making a telehealth appointment is the most convenient option, since an office visit is usually not needed. Rarely, your doctor may need to take a sample of the liquid that drains from your eye for laboratory analysis.
You should see a doctor if you have conjunctivitis along with any of the following:
Treatment is usually focused on symptom relief, using artificial tears, cleaning your eyelids with a wet cloth, and applying cold or warm compresses several times daily.
If you wear contact lenses, you’ll be advised to stop wearing them until treatment is complete. Disinfect hard lenses overnight before you reuse them, and ask your doctor if you should discard and replace your contact lens accessories.
Practice good hygiene to control the spread of pink eye: