How long does it take for bacterial conjunctivitis to heal

Bacterial conjunctivitis can usually be cured in 7-10 days after reasonable treatment. Bacterial conjunctivitis is a very common type of conjunctivitis in ophthalmology. It is an acute inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by bacteria and manifests as redness, eye pain, foreign body sensation, tearing, and an increase in yellow purulent discharge. This should be promptly seen by a regular eye care provider and treated accordingly. Levofloxacin eye drops and oxyfloxacin eye ointment can be applied for treatment. If the condition is severe, oral antibiotics can also be applied to relieve the symptoms. Cold compresses can be given along with the medication to reduce the congestion of the conjunctiva and reduce the release of inflammatory factors to relieve the symptoms. When acute conjunctivitis occurs, patients should use separate towels and basins to avoid cross-infection.