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Not for emergencies. Call 911 for medical emergencies or 811 for non-urgent health advice.

OntarioVirtual Pharmacist

Pink eye (conjunctivitis)

Red, itchy or goopy eyes? Pharmacists can assess whether it's bacterial, allergic or viral and prescribe drops accordingly.

  • Phone or video consult
  • Free delivery
  • Free with OHIP

Who this is for

All ages. Patients with eye pain, vision changes, or injury are referred for urgent in-person care.

Common symptoms

  • Red or pink eye
  • Discharge or crust on lashes
  • Itchy or gritty feeling
  • Watery eyes

When we'll refer you instead

If any of these apply, we send you to the right care instead — no charge, no wait.

  • Eye pain or vision changes
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Contact lens wearer with pain
  • Injury to the eye

Other conditions we treat