Viral pink eye, a form of conjunctivitis, is a contagious eye infection often caused by the same viruses responsible for the common cold. Tired of rubbing your itchy, red eye?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While it can be uncomfortable, viral pink eye typically resolves on its own within a week or two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, in order to prevent the spread of viral conjunctivitis, several treatment options are available to reduce symptoms and speed up recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we discuss in detail- what options are available for viral pink eye treatment and how to prevent it from spreading.<\/p>\n\n\n
Viral pink eye<\/a> causes the swelling of the transparent membrane in the eyelid and eyeball. It is a common viral infection that is typically diagnosed as eye irritation and viral infections and could lead to eye disorders. Viral conjunctivitis takes 1-2 weeks to resolve<\/a> on its own.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The treatment for viral pink eye includes cold compress, over-the-counter, and prescription eye drops. Let us look at treatment options in detail:<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n