What happens if....?!


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What happens if....?

ok i think i have pink eye and my mom is a nurse and she thinks so too but i've had it for like 2 1/2 weeks and i had stop complaining about it so i think she forgot....so i havent been to the doctor yet.....my mom is at work write now so im gonna remind her when she gets home but i wanna know if u let pink eye go to long without being treated can something happen like going blind or something? by the way my mom doesnt neglect me we have just been really busy and i hadnt reminded her that i had pink eye....so i dont want u to think shes a bad mom!!! but what can happen if u leave it untreated for a while?


Answers:

Pink eye usually goes away on its own unless it is caused by a bacteria and then it needs treatment.
If left untreated, some forms of conjunctivitis can cause corneal inflammation and result in loss of vision. Since the pink eye has not gone away on its own you will need to see the Dr for some eye drops. Once you have been treated then it should go away after a couple of days.
Pink eye is very contagious. I am suprised your whole family hasn't gotten it.




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