Allergic conjunctivitis; how long will it last, please help?

Question

I've had "pink eye" for a week, i've finally been prescribed benadryll and PATANOL eyedrops two times a day. It went away almost completely but now its coming back. My mom thinks its coming back because the night before i had cucumber on my eyes (for under eyes). Could that be it? And do i need something stronger?

How much longer could it be :( I've already had it for 8 days. What can i take to make it better

Answer 1

Could be the drops you are using.  I would stop using them and go back to your doctor.  It should be getting better by now and not getting worse. . . you poor thing.  I wear contacts and also have bad allergies.  I use regular drops called Refresh Plus on a regular basis when it starts acting up.  It just keeps the eyes lubricated.  You need a prescription to treat the infection, but I would try asking your doctor about just using drops in general once the infection clears, just to take away the scratchiness and redness you get with allergies. I like refresh plus because it contains no preservatives . . .which is great.

I hope you feel better soon, so you can enjoy your summer :)

Answer 2

did u possibly put in different eye drops after u finished using PATANOL eyedrops? if u did, that would b why.

Answer 3

Did you stop taking Patanol?  Patanol should be used every day during allergy season, it only works when you take it; if you stop taking it, your eyes will get red again.