Pink Eye Treatment Clinic in El Paso, and Horizon City, TX
Do you have watery eyes along with burning, itching, puffiness, and pain? These are the symptoms of pink eye, and it can cause discomfort. Visit UCare Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic for trusted and comprehensive pink eye care. For more information, contact us today or schedule an appointment. We are conveniently located at Horizon City TX, on North Zaragoza Rd. in El Paso TX, and on Lee Trevino Dr. in El Paso TX.
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What are the causes of pink eye?
Do you need a prescription for pink eye?
Should I go to Urgent Care for pink eye?
What are the symptoms of pink eye?
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an infectious condition that affects one or both eyes, causing itchiness and redness. While most cases of pink eye are not serious, it is important to treat it as soon as possible, to limit the spread and ensure proper recovery. Treating pink eye is quick and easy, so come to UCare Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic today to get treatment.
The primary types of pink eye are:
Viral conjunctivitis: This type of conjunctivitis is caused by a virus, just like how influenza or the common cold is. This type of pink eye is highly contagious, but usually clears up on its own within several days or in worse cases a few weeks, without medical treatment.
Bacterial conjunctivitis: caused by certain strains of bacteria, this type of conjunctivitis can cause significant damage to the eye if left untreated.
Allergic conjunctivitis: This type of pink eye is caused by eye irritants such as animal dander, dust, and pollen, among susceptible individuals (those with allergic reactions). Allergic conjunctivitis may be seasonal due to contact with pollen or flare up year-round due to contact with dust or animal dander.
Although many cases of pink eye resolve on their own, for fast recovery times it is imperative to seek medical attention. Seeking treatment for pink eye not only removes symptoms faster, but it also limits the spread of pink eye and the complications that can arise from it. Most urgent care and walk-in clinics can prescribe a medicated ointment or eye drops to expedite the healing process. If you need these remedies, come to UCare Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic today!
Going to urgent care for the treatment of pink eye is a good decision for many reasons. First, urgent care clinics have minimal wait times, so you can get treated faster than at other healthcare facilities. Second, treating pink eye early on limits the chance of it spreading to others, like family and friends. lastly, when you treat the pink eye with medication, it limits the chance of complications arising, which can cause permanent damage to the eyes.
Pink eye symptoms commonly include:
• The feeling of a foreign object in your eye, such as sand
• Red eyes
• Burning eyes
• Itchy eyes
• Painful eyes (usually with the bacterial form)
• Watery eyes
• Puffy eyelids
• Blurry or hazy vision
• Being extra sensitive to light
• Mucus, pus, or thick yellow discharge from your eye (typically experienced only with bacterial conjunctivitis)
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to get checked out right away, especially if you are exhibiting more than one of these symptoms. Come to UCare Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic to get treatment for pink eye in our safe and clean facility! We have a team of caring and professional staff members who can help you find relief from your symptoms as quickly as possible! For more information, we welcome you to call us or visit our clinic for a walk-in appointment. We serve patients from El Paso TX, Horizon City TX, Lee Trevino Drive TX, Fort Bliss TX, Mission Valley TX, Resler Canyon TX, Alfalfa TX, Montwood TX, and BEYOND.