If the cause of pink eye is a bacterial infection, an antibiotic will be needed to help the infection-fighting immune system to kill this infection. Antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops also may help control pink eye symptoms. Patanol is one solution that has been proven to be effective in preventing pink eye caused by allergies with just 2 drops a day. It is safe according to the manufacturer for kids over the age of three. With pinkeye, the eye looks red and may feel itchy. Sometimes there is a sensation as if something is in the eye.
Causes of pink eye include:
• Viruses
• Bacteria
• Allergies
• A chemical splash in the eye
• A foreign object in the eye