Hi guys,
For the past full week, I think I've been suffering from conjunctivitis. I was wondering how I can determine what type I have and if there's anything I can do/purchase for it.
- I had a feeling as if something was in my left eye for a couple of days, but this has finally gone! 
- Both my left and right eyes seem to be a little tender and watery. They are a tiny bit sensetive to light but not by much at all. They are generally white but both with some blood shot areas.
- I have experienced no pain or loss of vision (Fingers Crossed!). I also have cold like symptoms such as a runny nose, varying temperture, watery eyes. But, I would say these are mild to minor. I've seen a small improvement since I got it a week a go and it's defintley got a tiny bit better. Should I give it another week before I see a doctor because it says to give it about two weeks to go away? Is it worth buying some eye drops from the pharmacist? And, what kind of conjunctivitis do I have?
Thanks so much for you're help! 
Cheers.
Hi Cammy. it does sound like an extention of the cold/flue symptoms you describe. usually conjunctivitis should clear up in 12-14 days on it's own accord. if, the sensitivity to light is marked or have an accompanying headache, neck stiffness, i'd ring 111 (if you're in the Uk) and ask see what they'd suggest. if it gets very marked you maybe able to get Chloramphenicol drops @ Boots the Pharmacist.
Good luck.
Greetings Cammy9483.
cholrenphenicol ointment or drops are widely availed in pharmacies.
this brought spectrum medication should do the trick.
i suffer from conjunctivitis now and then and this works perfectly fine.
if your eye condition has not improved with using this,then you should visit your GP.
kind regards
Thanks so much for your reply Caitlin. 
The sensetivity to light is not to bad at all, it only seems to be the computer light that annoys it the most? No headaches as yet which is a good sign I guess.
Thanks very much for the suggestion, I'm going to go and try and get these tomorrow. Will they help to get rid of it and erase all the symptoms?
Thank you.
Thank you for your reply Kato.
That sounds like a great suggestion, I'll look in to these tomorrow! How long does it take yours to go away? I've had mine now for nine days pretty much. 
Thank you.
hi Cammy. yes, u should see resolution within 48 hrs.......... ish. if no change by then, i'd see the Doc or talk to the Pharmacist. most likely the Pharmacist will ask u a few questions and expalin how to administer the drops. hope u begin to feel better soon.
C
Greetings dear Cammy9483.
on the odd occasion when I have had conjunctivitis,it usually clears with the chloramphenicol within two to three days.when taken this broad spectrum drug you must take it for the amount of days advised on the packaging to ensure the infection has completely cleared as re infection can occur easily.
isually the course is for 5 day s.
i hope you feel better soonest and yes you should have no problem purchasing this drug from most chemists,as formerly it was only prescription only.
Take care and hope you are more comfortable soon.
kimd regards
Hey Caitlin. I went to my local pharmacist this afternoon and explained the symptoms to her. She said there is no need to go to the doctors as long as I don't have discharge coming from my eye which I don't.
She said I should try a product called 'Bloodshot Eye Drops by Optrex'. I'm going to try these and hopefully, it will get rid of it! The ingredient you mentioned is not in these eye drops and it has, 'Naphazoline Hydrochloride and Hamamelis Virginiana.
Thank you.
Hey Kato. Thanks for the advice about the eye drops.
The chemist I went to see today recommeneded I try 'Bloodshot Eye Drops by Optrex'. The ingredients in this are: Naphazoline Hydrochloride and Hamamelis Virginiana.
Hopefully, these can do the trick!
Thanks so much for your kind words, it's much appreciated.
Hi Cammy.
good that u got speaking to Pharmacist. 'Hamamelis Virginiana' is a 'natural herbal remedy' from the leaves of the hazel tree species. the common name is 'Witch Hazel'. it's widely used for helping to heal, cleanse and prevent infections in cuts, bruises etc. it's safe to use & probably better than the antibiotics. i mentioned the Doc coz of the mild photophobia/headache just in case. if there was anything 'untoward' going on underpinning the eye problem, the Pharmacist would have picked it up. the Optrix should work.
best wishes
C
Hi Caitlin, thanks so much for the insight about the Hamamelis Virginiana.
No, I agree with you too! For the first time, my eyes have been a little teary throughout the day, and when I went to wipe the tear from my eye, the tinniest bit of white/yellowish thing was there, but, it was literally tiny! I have no mucus like stuff coming from my eyes during the day and they are not sticky when I awake. I think I'll defintley go to the doctors in a couple of days if the eye drops don't seem to work. I'll keep my progress on this page.
Thanks so much once again! I really apreciate it.
I forgot to say that this is about my 10th day with this and today, for the first time, my eyes seemed to have been quite itchy at times but of course, I'm keeping my hands away. 
hi cammy. thank's for update. think if u start on the Optrex as soon as u can, it should nip things in the bud. good to hear there's no mucus. if that did happen (most probably won't - fingers x) the Chloramphenicol drops would do the trick. so no need to worry unnecessarily.
yes, do keep us posted
keep well
C
hi again Cammy. just read ur latest post. an itchy sensation is often a sign of the healing process kicking in. do endevour not to scratch it though.
C
Hi Caitlin! I got my first dose of drops in last night, and not any real change this morning. I guess I need to give it a few days. The feeling of having something in my eye has defintley gone, my eyes just feel more watery and itchy than before. They are still quite bloodshot in a few areas too. 
I'm going to apply the drops once in the morning, once in the afternoon and once before bed. I feel a little light headed today too, a bit like a head cold. I think I could have a minor flu virus or something that is causing all this!
Thanks so much.
Hi Cammy. seems you're making progress. yes, you will have to give it a few days to work. do apply the drops as indicated on the instructions or/and as the Pharmacist indicated.
best wishes
C
That's good to hear Caitlin! I've noticed when I apply the eye drops, my eyes seem to go a little more redder and it stings a bit. 
Hi Cammy. the Witch Hazel Water will sting a bit as it's an astringent and has an antiseptic effect. the reness should begin to clear up soon. just give it time.
best wishes
Catherine
Hi Catherine. I'm so sorry for calling you Caitlin! 
Thanks so much, fingers crossed. I'll let you know how I get on.
Best wishes,
Cammy
Hey Catherine! I've just completed my third day with the eye drops and I'm not seeing to many improvements, I'm starting to get a little worried
It's really strange, for example, I wake up and I feel okay and for the rest of the morning period too. It's always the evening period that seems to be worse. My eyes are still quite sensetive to the light but only laptop and TV light. Everything else is fine! Things seem to be a tiny bit blurry at times, but I've had no headaches or sickness at all. My eyes are also still bloodshot and have a gritty like feeling at times.
This evening when I applied my eye drops, it made my eye sting so much that I had some tears coming from my eye. I noticed that when I went to wipe the tears away, I saw some really small yellowy ball things that had game out of my eye (One on each corner). Do you think I may have Bacterial Conjunctivitis instead? Or is it worth just keeping going with my current eye drops for a few more days?
Thanks so much for your help!