How to treat viral pink eye

While viral pink eye may not require an antibiotic, those affected should see a doctor, as occasionally this form of pink eye can be associated with infection of the cornea (the clear portion of the front of the eyeball). Viral pink eye treatment :
• Normally this type of conjunctivitis does not require medication except in small children.
• Special pink eye drops can allay inflammation.
• Children should see a specialist for pink eye treatment
Viral conjunctivitis usually affects only one eye, which has excessive watering and a light discharge. Crusting on eyelids sometimes occurs. Both viral and bacterial types are very contagious. Adults and children alike can develop both of these types of pink eye.