You landed on this page
because you ask this question “ is pink
eye contagious by air after using antibiotic drops” I can say YES and NO.
Yes only if the pinkeye Is caused by bacteria,
a bacterial conjunctivitis spread can be
stop by the use of antibiotics but at
least after about 24 hours, but the
symptoms can remain and it can take time before the symptoms will go, it may
take from few days to weeks,
No for viral conjunctivitis,
a viral conjunctivitis cannot be treated by antibiotics, instead antiviral drug
should be used, therefore using a passing having viral conjunctivitis should avoid crowded
environment to avoid he spread,
Allergic conjunctivitis, No for this type, an allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious, it is just like
an injury to the eye, just a remove the allergen and the with time the symptoms
will good, this type of pinkeye tend to last longer in a hay-season when
allergens can easily get into the eye.
No for conjunctivitis
caused by chemicals, e.g, bathing soap, shampoo, detergent or pepper that got
into your eye, this is not contagious in anyway, just rinse the eye with plenty
water and the pinkeye will go as soon as the allergen is out.
A pink eye can be contagious
if it is a bacterial conjunctivitis or viral, an allergic or the type caused by
chemicals ( irritant conjunctivitis) is not contagious in any way. A bacterial conjunctivitis
can be cured by using antibiotics whereas viral conjunctivitis has no medical
treatment.
The best thing to do is consult your doctor,
to know what the cause of your eye condition so that you will be given a proper
medications, but before this avoid direct contact with uninfected persons,
avoid airborne droplets that are coughed or sneezed out.
