Pink Eye Treatment Near Me

Pink eye (or conjunctivitis) is a form of inflammation of the membrane that covers the white part of the eye and eyelid area. The pink or red coloring of the eye comes from the tiny blood vessels on the white area that are more visible when irritated. Pink eye is caused by certain bacterias, allergic reactions, and viral infections.

Pink eye can be highly contagious when left untreated and is usually spread through contact. In a populated area like New York City, it is important that our patients have access to care so that they can reduce the spread of conjunctivitis.

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Symptoms of pink eye:

Pink eye symptoms can vary between people, but there are a few common symptoms that most individuals experience, including:

Redness in one or both eyes
Itchiness in one or both eyes
Watering eyes
Discharge that may cause crustiness
Feeling of grittiness in one or both eyes

There are a handful of different kinds of pink eye, including allergic conjunctivitis, bacterial conjunctivitis, and viral conjunctivitis. Symptoms between all three may overlap and should be taken seriously. Urgent Care doctors can put a coloring agent in the eye, called a fluorescein stain and look at the eye under a special light to eliminate serious eye diseases. Please visit the CDC website for more in-depth information about conjunctivitis symptoms.

Our treatment options:

Here at Statcare, we believe in offering the best healthcare possible to our patients. When you visit us, we can provide you with tailored medical advice to best fit your situation. If you are diagnosed with pink eye or conjunctivitis, you will likely be a candidate for prescription antibiotic eye drops or over-the-counter eye drops.

When you are experiencing any type of eye infection, it is best practice to wash your hands often, stop wearing your contact lens, and book an appointment with local urgent care providers. When you arrive at the appointment for your eye care, please do not wear contact lenses. You may also want to discard eye brushes used for make-up. Use a separate towel for each half of the face of you have the inflammation in only one eye.

You can skip the trip to the eye doctors and instead visit us for some of your eye care needs. At Statcare, we also provide primary care. We have the expertise and convenience you need to start recovering.

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