When Do You Need Antibiotics for Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)?
By Reena Mukamal for The American Academy of Ophthalmology Published Aug. 26, 2024 Most people diagnosed with pink eye are written a prescription for antibiotic eye drops or ointment, even though antibiotics usually don’t help pink eye go away faster. A new study suggests children with pink eye who use antibiotics aren’t any better off …