“Most viral conjunctivitis settles in two to ... along with corticosteroid eye drops or ointments to help with inflammation. You may also need lubricating eye drops to moisten your eyes and ...

"Viral conjunctivitis lasts a few days to a week," says Epling, while bacterial pink eye may last until it's treated with drops or ointment, "but should then resolve in a few days." Allergic ...