Urgent Care for Pink Eye Treatment Q&A

At times, it can become important to visit your local urgent care like Priority Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic for your pink eye treatment. You should especially visit one of our healthcare providers if you have pink eye along with any of the following:
 
• Pain in the eye(s)
• Sensitivity to light or blurred vision that does not improve when discharge is wiped away from the eye(s)
• Intense redness in the eye(s)
• Symptoms that begin to worsen or do not improve, this can include pink eye thought to be bacteria which does not improve after 24 hours of antibiotic use
• A weakened immune system from examples like HIV infection, cancer treatment, or other medical conditions or treatments

Newborns and young toddlers with symptoms of pink eye should see a doctor immediately.

Most pink eye cases (also known as viral conjunctivitis) end up being mild and the infection clears up around 7 to 14 days without treatment and any long-term consequences. However, in some rare cases, pink eye can take anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks or more to clear up.
 
A doctor can prescribe antiviral medication to help treat the more serious forms of pink eye, if you are dealing with pink eye symptoms and are looking for some medical treatment, visit Priority Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic today to talk to our qualified providers about your symptoms so they can help you with treatment.
 
Antibiotics can come in the form of eye drops or ointments. Antibiotics help to shorten the length of the infection, and also reduce complications and reduce the spread to others. Antibiotics may be necessary in the following cases:
 
• Pink eye with discharge
• Pink eye occurs in people whose immune system is compromised
• Pink eye with certain bacteria as a suspect

Absolutely, urgent cares offer the ability to treat many, not life-threatening and limb-threatening inquiries including but not limited to pink eye infections. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms from a pink eye infection, have them visit our urgent care today for treatment. We offer two convenient locations to serve you in Newington, Connecticut, and Oxford Connecticut. Call us today or book an appointment online to visit our experienced providers for treatment today.

Pink eye can be caused by either a bacterial or viral infection, it may also be caused by an allergic reaction. Bacterial and viral pink eye is both highly contagious and can be contagious for up to two weeks after your symptoms first appear. Allergic pink eye is not contagious; however, it is hard to figure out the difference unless you speak to a doctor and get a confirmed diagnosis.
 
Pink eye can be easily passed from one person to another in the same ways other viral and bacterial infections are spread. If you end up touching something with the virus or bacteria on it, and then touch your eyes or anywhere near your eyes, you can easily develop pink eye. Most bacteria can survive on surfaces for up to 8 hours after being contracted, though some can also live up to a few days.
 
The infection can also spread through close contacts such as handshakes, hugs, or kisses. Coughing and sneezing can also spread the infection. You are at a higher risk of contracting pink eye if you wear contact lenses, especially if they are extended-wear lenses, as the bacteria can live and grow on the lenses. Continuously cleaning the lenses and making sure to throw them out if you do come into contact with an infection and not wearing them during your infection period is highly recommended. We serve patients from Ellington CT, Unionville CT, East Haven CT, Cromwell CT, Oxford, CT and Newington, CT, and BEYOND!