If you or your child has an eye that’s red, itchy or crusty, it’s impossible to ignore. You have a pretty good idea that it’s pink eye, a condition that’s easy to spot and easy to treat. Now the only thing that’s left to do is to confirm the diagnosis and get the treatment you need.

Set your sights on fast, affordable pink eye relief. Getting pink eye treatment online can save you time and money. Just answer a few questions in your online account, and you’ll have a diagnosis and treatment plan in as little as two hours.

If your child is under 12 months of age, make a primary care appointment. Babies under 3 months old should be seen in person right away.

Pink eye (or conjunctivitis) is incredibly common, especially in toddlers and school-age kids. Getting the right treatment helps speed up recovery time and reduces the chance of spreading it to others.

The most obvious symptom of pink eye is a reddish or pinkish tint to the white part of the eye. Other symptoms may include:

• Irritation, itching or burning
• A gritty or scratchy feeling
• Discharge or crust around the affected eye(s)
• Increased amount of tears
• Swollen eyelids

Pink eye can show up for a few different reasons, and the cause plays a big role in how it’s treated. The most common types of pink eye are:

• Viral pink eye – Viral pink eye is most often caused by the same viruses that lead to the common cold. It usually starts in one eye before spreading to the other. It’s highly contagious and typically comes with watery discharge and a gritty, irritated feeling.
• Bacterial pink eye – Bacterial pink eye happens when bacteria infect the eye. If you have bacterial pink eye, you’re likely to have thicker yellow or green discharge that can make the eyelids stick together, especially in the morning.

Our doctors are experts at uncovering the cause of pink eye and determining the type of care that will help you feel better. Your treatment plan may include:

• Prescriptions, including antibiotic eye drops for pink eye caused by a bacterial infection
• Recommendations for over-the-counter pink eye treatments
• At-home symptom management tips
• Advice on how to prevent reinfection and transmission to others

E-visits make it easy to get fast, affordable treatment for pink eye.

To start an e-visit, sign into your online account or create a new account. We’ll guide you through questions about symptoms, medications, allergies and insurance. We’ll also explain how to easily upload photos to support your diagnosis. From start to finish, submitting an e-visit usually takes about 10 minutes.

Once you submit your e-visit, one of our experienced nurse practitioners reviews your answers, determines a diagnosis and creates a treatment plan. As soon as they’re done, you’ll get an email letting you know it’s ready. We typically deliver treatment plans in as little as two hours.

We review e-visits 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays. If you submit an e-visit outside these hours, your treatment plan will arrive the following morning.

E-visits are usually covered by insurance. Depending on your plan, the cost may be as low as $0 with insurance. Without insurance, the cost can be up to $89, but never more. Whether you use insurance or not, there are never any hidden fees or extra costs.

We’re able to treat most pink eye symptoms with an e-visit. But if we can’t treat you, we’ll connect you with another care option, and you won’t be charged for the e-visit.