Antibiotics only work to treat pink eye that's caused by bacteria. Here's why they shouldn't be your first line of defense, and when you may consider asking a doctor for a prescription.

Antibiotics don't work at all on viruses — the most common cause of pink eye. And even mild eye infections from bacteria will resolve on their own in most cases, the medical group says.

By DEVI SHASTRI Doctors are prescribing antibiotics to most kids and teens who have pink eye, despite guidelines that discourage their use, researchers reported Thursday. More than two-thirds of U.… ...

Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they're usually not needed Antibiotics don't work at all on viruses and doctors are stressing conjunctivitis clears on its own ...

According to a new study, prescription of antibiotics for viral conjunctivitis continues to be a widespread practice. 'Sobering' and 'discouraging,' says an optometrist.

Doctors are prescribing antibiotics to most kids and teens who have pink eye, despite guidelines that discourage their use, researchers reported Thursday. More than two-thirds of U.S. children and ...

More than two-thirds of children and teens who saw doctors for pink eye left with a prescription for antibiotic eye drops. But are the antibiotics necessary? A new study reveals they might not be.

Doctors are prescribing antibiotics to most kids and teens who have pink eye, despite guidelines that discourage their use, researchers reported Thursday. More than two-thirds of U.S. children and ...

Ambulatory care revisits for conjunctivitis within 2 weeks occurred in only 3.2% of children who had received antibiotics (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.11; 95% CI, 0.99-1.25).

Doctors are prescribing antibiotics to most kids and teens who have pink eye, despite guidelines that discourage their use, researchers reported Thursday. More than two-thirds of U.S.