Pink eye (conjunctivitis) treatment

Ages 18-64

Visit type

Messaging

This is right for you if

You’re over 18 years old and need treatment for yourself

You don’t have changes to your vision, like sensitivity to light or blurred vision

You don’t have pain around your eyes

Your eyes haven’t been recently injured or exposed to chemicals

You’ve had eye symptoms for fewer than 14 days

You’re not pregnant

What's included

Personalized treatment plans may include a prescription for antibiotic eye drops or ointment that can help speed up your recovery from pink eye (conjunctivitis). If your clinician determines that your symptoms aren’t caused by an infection, they may recommend other treatments. You can message your clinician with follow-up questions for 14 days after you get your treatment plan.

If you need treatment for an additional health condition, you’ll need to start a separate visit.

Commonly prescribed medications*

Erythromycin (eye ointment)
Ciprofloxacin (eye drops)

If your clinician determines that your symptoms aren’t caused by an infection, they may recommend other treatments.

*Note: You can fill prescriptions at any pharmacy. Links are for informational purposes only.

Compare clinics

This chart is for informational purposes only. Your clinician will determine treatment plans, prescriptions, and number of refills (if any) based on your symptoms and health history. Refill estimates are based on a 30-day supply of medication.

SteadyMD and HealthTap have licensed clinicians (like MDs, DOs, and NPs). At SteadyMD, the typical number of refills per visit is 0 to 1. At HealthTap, the typical number of refills per visit is 0. Business hours for SteadyMD are 10 AM to 12 AM ET, 7 days a week. Business hours for HealthTap are 8 AM to 10 PM ET, 7 days a week. Responses outside these hours may be delayed.

What you’ll need

5-10 minutes to answer questions about your symptoms and health history

A smartphone camera or webcam to share photos of your symptoms

A photo ID, like a driver's license or passport, if your clinician needs to verify your identity

How it works

Answer some questions

Clinician reviews your info

Get treatment plan

You can message your clinician with follow-up questions for 14 days after you get your treatment plan.

You should know

Based on your health information, your clinician may recommend that you see a healthcare provider in person. If that happens, you’ll still be charged for your visit. Amazon Clinic doesn’t accept insurance at this time, and isn’t intended for beneficiaries of government payor programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Frequently asked questions

What medications can I get?

Your clinician may prescribe antibiotic eye drops or ointments like erythromycin, ciprofloxacin, or trimethoprim-polymyxin B; allergy drops like olopatadine (Pataday) or azelastine (Optivar); or drops for dry eyes.

Please note: This information is for general reference only. Your clinician will review your symptoms and health history to determine which (if any) treatments are medically necessary.

Can I use this service to get treatment for my child with pink eye?

No. We understand that pink eye (conjunctivitis) is highly contagious and can easily spread within households, but only adults (ages 18 to 64) can get treatment through Amazon Clinic at this time. If your child (under 18) has pink eye, they'll need to be treated by a pediatrician.

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