The course of treatment used for conjunctivitis will be dependent on the type of infection or inflammation and what the source cause is. In most cases, treatment will be focused on treating the symptoms to provide some relief for the eyes while the infection is left to run its course. Steps patients can take to help manage symptoms of pink eye can include applying warm or cold compresses to the affected eye, using a wet cloth to clean the eyelids, and using artificial tears. Particularly with viral cases of conjunctivitis, antibiotics can be ineffective in treating pink eye and can actually cause further issues with the eyes. Contact lens wearers will need to stop wearing their contacts immediately and dispose of them if they are disposables, or thoroughly disinfect them in the case of hard lenses. Your doctor can let you know any other steps to take in order to prevent further infections. If you or your child is experiencing symptoms of conjunctivitis and are looking for treatment options, Columbia Clinic Urgent Care provides walk-in treatment to patients of all ages for a variety of medical concerns, including pink eye. We serve patients from Portland OR, PDX, Happy Valley OR, Tigard OR, Milwaukie OR, Cedar Hills OR, Cedar Mill OR, Lake Oswego OR, Oak Grove OR, Vancouver WA, Aloha OR, Minnehaha WA, Gladstone OR, Tualatin OR, West Linn OR, Fairview OR, Oregon City OR.