how long does chemical pink eye last

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One to two weeks

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Viral conjunctivitis (pink eye) usually lasts about one to two weeks, however, if it occurs in conjunction with COVID-19, other symptoms may persist longer, depending on the severity of the infection.

Several things can cause chronic pink eye, including chronic eye infections and long-term inflammation due to a secondary illness or disorder. Here are some of the most common forms of chronic conjunctivitis: Also called perennial allergic conjunctivitis, chronic allergic pink eye is a relatively common condition.

Also called perennial allergic conjunctivitis, chronic allergic pink eye is a relatively common condition. It can have different levels of severity, but it tends to be mild and is rarely serious. Symptoms of chronic allergic conjunctivitis may include:

Damage can occur within one to five minutes. Most of the time, however, chemicals that come in contact with the eye cause only surface damage and no loss of vision. Caustic (alkaline) chemicals cause the worst damage. These include ammonia, drain cleaners, automatic dish washing detergents and oven cleaners.