Pink eye treatment online in Florida

Symptoms of pink eye

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is inflammation of the thin clear layer over the white of your eye and inside your eyelids. Symptoms can include:

• Pink or red color in the white of the eye
• Itching, burning or a gritty feeling
• Watery tears, or thicker white, yellow or green discharge
• Crusting of the eyelids or lashes, especially in the morning
• Swollen eyelids
• Contact lenses that feel uncomfortable

The three common types

• Viral: the most common kind. Often comes with a cold. The eye is usually watery. It spreads easily and usually gets better on its own in one to two weeks, sometimes longer.
• Bacterial: often causes thicker, sticky yellow or green discharge. Antibiotic eye drops may help in some cases.
• Allergic: usually affects both eyes, with lots of itching and watery tears, often along with sneezing or a runny nose. It isn't contagious.

Antibiotics don't help viral or allergic pink eye. That's why it matters to figure out which type you have.

Can pink eye be treated by video?

Often, yes. With good light, a clinician can see redness, discharge and swelling on camera, and your symptoms and history fill in the rest.

During your visit, your clinician will:

• Look at your eye on camera
• Ask about pain, vision changes, light sensitivity and discharge
• Ask whether you wear contact lenses
• Review your medications and allergies

If treatment is appropriate, such as antibiotic drops for a likely bacterial infection or allergy drops, your clinician sends the prescription to the Florida pharmacy you choose. If your symptoms need an eye exam with special equipment, they'll tell you.

When to be seen in person

See an eye doctor or get in-person care promptly if you:

• Wear contact lenses and have a red, painful eye. Take your lenses out and don't put them back in until you've been checked.
• Have moderate or severe eye pain
• Are sensitive to light
• Have blurred vision that doesn't clear when you blink
• Have intense redness in one eye
• Feel like something is stuck in your eye
• Have a weakened immune system
• Aren't improving after a few days of treatment, or are getting worse
• Have a rash or blisters on your face or eyelid along with the red eye

You can also find walk-in clinics and ERs across Florida.

Emergency warning signs: call 911

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you have:

• Sudden loss of vision, or seeing a curtain or shadow over your vision
• A chemical splash in your eye. Rinse it with clean water for at least 15 minutes while you get help.
• An injury to the eye, or something that has hit or cut it
• Severe eye pain with headache, nausea or seeing halos around lights
• A swollen, red eyelid and skin around the eye with fever

What pink eye care costs at MD Care

A video visit is $50 without insurance. There's no membership and no monthly fee. If you have Medicare, we confirm your coverage before your visit, and you pay your plan's share.

For some straightforward cases, a $20 message visit may be enough, when your clinician agrees it's appropriate.

Most patients are seen within three hours. You must be physically located in Florida at the time of your visit.

Tips to feel better at home

• Use a clean, cool or warm damp washcloth over closed eyes. Use a fresh one each time.
• Gently wipe away crust with a clean, damp cloth, from the inside corner out
• Lubricating eye drops (artificial tears) can ease irritation
• Stop wearing contact lenses until your eyes are back to normal
• Wash your hands often, and avoid touching or rubbing your eyes
• Don't share towels, pillowcases or eye makeup
• Throw away eye makeup and disposable contact lenses you used while infected