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Allergies are certainly a possibility. In that case you will respond nicely to the more current allergy drops, many of which work with just once daily use.
Dry eye syndrome can mimic pink eye at times, and artificial tears, prescription drops such as Restasis, plugs and vitamins can all help.
A VERY common cause of long-term, chronic or recurrent eye irritation is blepharitis, which is characterized by small flakes along the eyelashes, with redness of the skin or lid margin (where the eyelashes connect to the lid). This can be related to allergies, normal bacteria found on the skin, or with skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea, or psoriasis.
If blepharitis is the problem, you may still need allergy or antibiotic drops, but lid hygiene with baby shampoo or commercially made pads will help. Occasionally steroid drops or oral antibiotics may also help. The first step is for someone to find the signs of this problem or of dry eye syndrome, and then suggest treatment for you.
More info is available at my website, http://www.2020vision.com/blepharitis.html
Dry eye syndrome can mimic pink eye at times, and artificial tears, prescription drops such as Restasis, plugs and vitamins can all help.
A VERY common cause of long-term, chronic or recurrent eye irritation is blepharitis, which is characterized by small flakes along the eyelashes, with redness of the skin or lid margin (where the eyelashes connect to the lid). This can be related to allergies, normal bacteria found on the skin, or with skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea, or psoriasis.
If blepharitis is the problem, you may still need allergy or antibiotic drops, but lid hygiene with baby shampoo or commercially made pads will help. Occasionally steroid drops or oral antibiotics may also help. The first step is for someone to find the signs of this problem or of dry eye syndrome, and then suggest treatment for you.
More info is available at my website, http://www.2020vision.com/blepharitis.html
It is most likely NOT a pink eye. Pink eye is a layman's term for a viral conjunctivitis. It is a self-limiting condition that usually resolves on it's own in 2 to 4 weeks. If you have had this for 6 months then it is not a pink eye. There are many conditions that can cause your eye to appear pink. The most common causes are dry eyes, followed by allergies then blepharitis. I would recommend a cornea or anterior segment specialist for the proper diagnosis and a treatment.
