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InstaCare Online

Eye, Pus or Drainage

Should I Call?

Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF:
  • You feel weak or very sick
  • Eyelid is very red or very swollen
  • Blurred vision
  • Eye pain or discomfort is more than mild
  • Fever of 103 F (39.4 C) or higher

Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department.

Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.

Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF:
  • You think you need to be seen
  • Yellow or green discharge or pus in the eye; Reason: probably needs prescription antibiotic eye drops to treat it
  1. Symptom Description
  2. Care at Home?

Adult Housecalls. Copyright © 2001-2008. David Thompson, M.D.
Reviewed/Modified: Jan. 2008 by Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.


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