Same-day telehealth visits for pink eye (conjunctivitis) treatment and prescriptions

No, Sesame doesn't bill insurance, and you don't need it to book a virtual visit. That means you pay one transparent, upfront fee for your pink eye consultation—no surprise bills, referral requirements, or coverage restrictions.

Your insurance may be accepted at the pharmacy, where you'll pick up and pay for your pink eye medication.

The amount of time it takes for pink eye to go away will depend on the cause of your conjunctivitis.

Bacterial pink eye treated with antibiotics often improves within 24 to 48 hours and is almost entirely gone within 2 to 5 days of starting your medication.

Viral pink eye usually clears up on its own within 7 to 14 days, though symptoms can sometimes linger for a third week.

Allergic pink eye can go away fast when treated with antihistamines or when you are no longer exposed to your trigger.

Yes, there are OTC eye drops for pink eye. However, while these drops can help lubricate your eyes and soothe irritation, they won't clear up bacterial or viral conjunctivitis.

If you're not sure what's causing your symptoms, book a consultation with an online eye doctor on Sesame who can prescribe treatment or antibiotics for pink eye if appropriate.

The best drops for pink eye will depend on whether you have bacterial conjunctivitis, viral conjunctivitis, or allergic conjunctivitis.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis is typically treated with antibiotic drops like ofloxacin, tobramycin, or ciprofloxacin.
• Viral conjunctivitis infections are usually managed with lubricating drops like Systane Ultra or Refresh.
• Allergic conjunctivitis often responds to antihistamine drops like azelastine.

During your visit, your provider will recommend and prescribe the right treatment for your symptoms.

Contagious pink eye infections, like bacterial and viral pink eye, can usually be prevented by practicing good hygiene.

If you have an active eye infection, these habits can also help keep it from getting worse:

• Wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water. The CDC recommends washing for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching or rubbing your eye.
• Clean any discharge from your eye several times daily using a clean, wet cotton ball or washcloth. Don't reuse them.
• Change your pillowcases frequently.
• Don't share eye makeup or eyewear, including glasses.