I would call the doctor and see if he will call in a prescription to the pharamcy or if he wants him actually to be seen.

You can never be too careful with your eyes.

Pink eye nflammation can have many causes, the most common of which are infectious, allergic, and irritant.

There are two types:

Viral conjunctivitis usually affects only one eye and causes excessive eye watering and a light discharge.
       
Bacterial conjunctivitis affects both eyes and causes a heavy discharge, sometimes greenish.

Your first line of defense is to avoid the cause of conjunctivitis. Both viral and bacterial conjunctivitis spread easily to others. Here are some tips to avoid spreading the conditions or re-infecting yourself:

Wash your hands frequently, and avoid touching or rubbing your eyes.
       
Don't share washcloths, towels or pillowcases with anyone else, and wash these items after each use.
       
Don't share eyedrops with anyone else. Replace them after you're healed, to avoid re-infection.

If your son wears contact lenses I recommend that he discontinue contact lens wear during this time or replace your contact lenses after you're healed.
   
Warm compresses may help soothe your eyes if you have viral or bacterial conjunctivitis.


If you have any further questions, please let me know.

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