09/10/2026
Red, itchy, watery, or crusty eyes? 👁️ Pinkeye can be viral, bacterial, or allergy-related—and the right care depends on the cause.
For mild symptoms:
✅ Wash your hands before and after touching your face
✅ Use a clean, cool compress for irritation
✅ Use a warm washcloth to gently remove crusting
✅ Avoid sharing towels, pillows, makeup, or eye drops
✅ Stop wearing contact lenses until medically cleared
Never use leftover antibiotics or homemade remedies in the eye.
Seek same-day care for eye pain, blurred vision, light sensitivity, significant swelling, fever, injury, or symptoms in a contact lens wearer. For chemical exposure, rinse the eye with clean, lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes and seek urgent evaluation.
Tri-County Urgent Care offers walk-in evaluation seven days a week for common eye symptoms and other non-emergency illnesses.