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Colds, Flu & Respiratory

Pink Eye & Eye Infection Treatment

Walk-in diagnosis and treatment for pink eye and eye infections in the Roanoke Valley — prescription drops, same-visit care, no appointment needed.

Overview

What it is

Pink eye — conjunctivitis — is inflammation of the thin membrane covering the eye and inner eyelid. It comes in three flavors: viral (the most common, extremely contagious, and the one antibiotics do not help), bacterial (needs prescription drops), and allergic (related to your allergies, not contagious). Telling them apart matters because the treatments are completely different, and so does knowing when redness is actually a more serious eye problem.

Symptoms

Common symptoms

Redness in one or both eyes
Watery or thick discharge, sometimes crusting the eyelids shut in the morning
Itching, burning, or gritty feeling
Swollen eyelids
Light sensitivity
A cold or other symptoms alongside the eye symptoms (often points to viral)

Ready to be seen today?

No appointment needed at any of our three clinics. Call ahead if you have questions — we will tell you honestly whether to walk in, see your primary care provider, or go to an emergency department.

Ready when you are

Not sure if we can help?

Call the clinic nearest you — our staff will tell you honestly whether to walk in, see your primary care provider, or go to an emergency department.