It often improves in 2 to 5 days without treatment but can take 2 weeks to go away completely. Mild bacterial conjunctivitis may get better without antibiotic treatment and without causing any complications. Antibiotics will not improve viral conjunctivitis these drugs are not effective against viruses. For example, conjunctivitis caused by herpes simplex virus or varicella-zoster virus. However, in some cases, viral conjunctivitis can take 2 to 3 weeks or more to clear up.Ī doctor can prescribe antiviral medication to treat more serious forms of conjunctivitis. The infection will usually clear up in 7 to 14 days without treatment and without any long-term consequences. Most cases of viral conjunctivitis are mild. Newborns with symptoms of conjunctivitis should be seen by a doctor right away. a weakened immune system, for example from HIV infection, cancer treatment, or other medical conditions or treatments.symptoms that get worse or don’t improve, including pink eye thought to be caused by bacteria which does not improve after 24 hours of antibiotic use.sensitivity to light or blurred vision that does not improve when discharge is wiped from the eye(s).You should see a healthcare provider if you have conjunctivitis along with any of the following: If you did not need to see a doctor, do not wear your contacts until you no longer have symptoms of pink eye. You should also stop wearing contact lenses until your eye doctor says it’s okay to start wearing them again. To help relieve some of the inflammation and dryness caused by conjunctivitis, you can use cold compresses and artificial tears, which you can purchase over the counter without a prescription. If you have any questions about the Stye™ Eye Therapy Warming Compress, please contact our Customer Service at 1-80.There are times when it is important to seek medical care for conjunctivitis (pink eye). Wash compress after each use before storage. Inspect compress after each use to ensure no damage has occurred to the compress.You may rewarm Stye™ Eye Therapy Warming Compress 3-6 times per day, following directions above each time.Allow the stye to open on its own – do not squeeze or open it.If Stye™ Eye Therapy Warming Compress is not too hot to the touch, then apply the covered compress gently on the eye area for 5-10 minutes.Do not exceed 20 seconds in one interval. Add additional 5 second intervals until desired temperature is reached.Remove Stye™ Eye Therapy Warming Compress from microwave oven, and with cover still on, test temperature on the back of your hand or other body part to determine if the compress is too hot to the touch before use.Place covered compress in microwave oven for 10 seconds. Place Stye™ Eye Therapy Warming Compress in its cover.Inspect compress before use to ensure no damage has occurred to the compress.Do not wear makeup when using Stye™ Eye Therapy Warming Compress.Please read all the information in the package insert carefully before using the Stye™ Eye Therapy Warming Compress.
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