Get Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) Treatment with Caredocnow
Experiencing redness, itching, or discharge from your eyes? Prescription medications can help relieve symptoms and treat the underlying cause of pink eye. Quickly treat pink eye with 24/7 virtual care starting at $25/message visit or $80/video visit.
How It Works:
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Online Consultation: Choose your condition, answer some questions, and connect with a provider through message or video (availability varies by state). Message visits start at $25, while video visits are available for $80.
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Pharmacy of Your Choice: If prescribed, pick up your pink eye medication at a pharmacy of your choice.
Benefits:
Common Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) Medications:
Your Caredocnow provider will determine which (if any) pink eye treatment is medically appropriate for you based on your symptoms and health history. If you're prescribed medication, pick it up at a pharmacy of your choice.
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Antibiotic Eye Drops: If the cause of your pink eye is bacterial, antibiotics may be prescribed to treat the infection.
- Tobramycin (Tobrex)
- Erythromycin ointment
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Antihistamine or Decongestant Eye Drops: If your pink eye is allergic in nature, antihistamines or decongestants may be recommended to reduce inflammation and itching.
- Ketotifen (Zaditor)
- Olopatadine (Patanol)
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Steroid Eye Drops: For more severe inflammation, a short course of steroid eye drops may be prescribed to reduce swelling and irritation.
- Prednisolone acetate (Pred Forte)
What Is Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)?
Pink eye is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent layer of tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergies, or irritants like smoke or chemicals.
How Pink Eye Medications Work:
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Antibiotics: Treat bacterial infections by killing the bacteria causing the conjunctivitis.
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Antihistamines/Decongestants: Help relieve symptoms like itching, redness, and swelling associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
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Steroids: Help reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms of more severe conjunctivitis.
Requirements:
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Eligibility: You’re 18-64 years old and experiencing symptoms of pink eye, such as red, itchy, or watery eyes, discharge, or crusting around the eyes.
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Health Conditions: You’re not pregnant, and you do not have contraindicated conditions (e.g., certain eye infections or conditions requiring specialized treatment).
Follow-Up:
- You have 14 days to follow up with a provider on any treatment-related questions.
Is This Treatment Right for You?
Find out if our online pink eye (conjunctivitis) treatment with Caredocnow is suitable for your needs. Connect with a provider today to discuss your symptoms and health history.