Scratchy red eye

I work at a school and I think that I got pink eye. what is the treatment and how long does this last? I have had this for 2 days it is watery and itchy I have tried over the counter pink eye relief (similasan) but it doen't reaslly help.

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Ruchele

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Conjunctivitis, or "pink eye", is inflammation or infection of the membrane lining the eyelids.

Symptoms include:

Increased tearing
Eye pain
Redness in the eyes
Gritty feeling in the eyes
Itching of the eye
Blurred vision
Sensitivity to light
Crusts that form on the eyelid overnight

Treatment of conjunctivitis depends on the cause.

Allergic conjunctivitis may respond to treatment for underlying allergies, or it may disappear on its own when the allergen that caused it is removed. Cool compresses may be soothing for allergic conjunctivitis.

Antibiotic medication, usually eye drops, is effective for bacterial conjunctivitis. Viral conjunctivitis will disappear on its own. The discomfort of viral or bacterial conjunctivitis can be soothed by applying warm compresses (a clean cloth soaked in warm water) to closed eyes

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