Compr Ophthalmol Update. 2005;6(2):85-101. Antimicrobial medications for conjunctivitis are typically given as one drop (or one-half inch of ointment) four times daily for 5-7 days. Ointments have ...

As a consequence of inflammation, the transparent membrane that covers the lid of the eye and the lens of the eye turns pink, giving the appearance of red eyes. This membrane is referred to by its ...