Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an infection that can be painful and cause red, itchy eyes, swelling and inflammation. If caused by a virus or bacterial infection, it can be very contagious. To have pink eye properly diagnosed and to get the best treatment for you, it’s important to contact a doctor.
Immediate Care for Pink Eye, or Conjunctivitis
Benefits of a 24/7 urgent care video visit
An Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist provider can manage common pink eye symptoms that range from itchiness and excessive tears to discharge and crusting, right from the comfort of your home to help you get better faster. Benefits include:
- Care available for all ages, 24/7
- No appointment needed
- Prescriptions, if recommended
You can start a 24/7 urgent care video visit now.
Currently a patient? Consider an eVisit or scheduled virtual care visit
If you already have an Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist primary care or virtual primary care provider, you can also get care and relief for your pink eye symptoms through an eVisit or scheduled virtual care vitist.
To start an eVisit, go to MyAtriumHealth and complete our online Symptom Checker and your provider can diagnose your condition.
Try Symptom Checker to see if an eVisit is right for you.
If you prefer to see your regular in-person primary care provider or virtual primary care provider, you can use MyAtriumHealth to schedule a video visit.
Learn more about virtual primary care and find a doctor.
Common pink eye symptoms
Early symptoms may include redness in the whites of the eye, itchy eyes or a crust that develops over the eyelashes, especially after sleeping.
- Red, itchy, burning or irritated eyes
- Eye discharge
- Tearing
- Sensitivity to light
Pink eye symptoms may not go away on their own, depending on what is causing the condition. A provider at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist can help choose the best treatment for you.
