Pink eye is an uncomfortable condition that affects the eyes. Conjunctivitis can threaten your health and vision, even if only temporarily. Dr. Fox and our team at Eyes Over Copley provides quality eye care for the Greater Boston area. We treat a variety of eye health conditions, including pink eye.

What Causes Pink Eye?

Pink eye has several causes. Some are environmental, like exposure to fungi or smoke. Pink eye can also be caused by irritation caused by contact lenses or rubbing your eye. Some causes are viral and others are bacterial. For example, touching your eye with a makeup brush that has bacteria could result in pink eye. Many situations can lead to pink eye, which is why a professional diagnosis is important before beginning treatment.

Checking for Pink Eye Symptoms

Treating pink eye begins with looking for signs of conjunctivitis. These symptoms include pink coloring in the whites of the eyes, watery eyes, eye discharge, and eyelid swelling. You may also notice sensitivity to light and blurry vision. The symptoms may be present in one or both eyes. The next steps involve an examination of your eyes and taking a brief medical history. Our optometry professional will ask questions about your overall health and habits.

Optometrists Treat Pink Eye

Pink eye treatment depends on the cause of your symptoms. You can treat a bacterial infection with antibiotics, but not a viral infection. In other cases, our eye doctor may recommend medicated eye drops to prevent damage to your eyes. Dr. Fox may also recommend making a few simple lifestyle changes to relieve your allergy symptoms. You may also need to take some steps to change the way you clean your contact lenses before placing them in your eye.

Get Pink Eye Treatment in the Greater Boston Area

Pink eye is a condition that affects far too many people. Pink eye can often be treated to reduce or eliminate the condition but it must first be examined by an optometrist. If you live in or around Cambridge, Charlestown, or Brookline, and are looking for treatment for pink eye, schedule an appointment at Eyes Over Copley. Call our team today at 617-859-0630 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.