Pink Eye Treatment in Phuket
A red, watering, gritty eye is usually conjunctivitis, pink eye, and usually harmless. The medical job is telling the harmless version apart from the causes that threaten sight, then treating the right one.
How We Treat It
- Examination distinguishing viral, bacterial and allergic conjunctivitis
- Antibiotic drops when the cause is truly bacterial
- Allergy treatment when itching is the dominant symptom
- Red-flag screening for the serious causes of a red eye
- Contact-lens guidance until the eye recovers
When to See a Doctor
Viral conjunctivitis, the most common form, spreads easily, produces watery discharge, and clears on its own; antibiotic drops do nothing for it. Bacterial conjunctivitis produces thicker, sticky discharge and does respond to drops. Allergic conjunctivitis itches above all else and affects both eyes. The treatments differ, which is why a quick look matters more than pharmacy guesswork.
A red eye with significant pain, light sensitivity, reduced vision, or a history of trauma or chemical splash is a different category entirely and needs urgent assessment. Contact lens wearers with a painful red eye should stop wearing the lens and be seen the same day, since lens-related corneal infections move fast.
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Book an AppointmentFrequently Asked Questions
How long is pink eye contagious?
Viral conjunctivitis spreads while the eye is red and watering, typically up to two weeks. Hand washing and separate towels protect the people around you.
Can I keep wearing contact lenses?
Not until the eye is fully settled. Lenses trap infection against the cornea, and a painful red eye in a lens wearer is a same-day medical matter.
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This page is general health information and not a substitute for a medical consultation. If you are worried about your symptoms, see a doctor.