this is great - sposed to to start a new job today and i got pink-eye

[KG]

or some kind of infection in my left eye. the lids all swollen and it's a little tender. what is the treatment for this?

probably need to call off going in today - it looks scary....

[WindRavenX]

1. wear an eye patch and wing it

I would do that...I would HATE to not go into work the first day x(

[yorgatron]

2. and if you wear the eyepatch,be sure to

attach a pirate flag to your car antenna...

[WindRavenX]

3. hell yeah!!!

That's wicked awesome! And be sure to say "arrrrr matey!"
And maybe get plastic sword and tuck it in your belt? :D

[donheld]

4. DO NOT wear an eye patch and WING IT

If it's Pink Eye it is highly contagious. I have a co-worker who is going through the same thing. From what i understand you could lose your sight it that eye if not treated.

[Kire]

5. get a doctor note, and they can't do anything to you

first day or not

[KG]

6. the eye patch thing is out - my job entails alot of reading

looking at a CRT. not sure if its pink eye. cant recall if i've ever had this before.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

7. if it is conjuctivitis

or pink eye, you need to see a physician to get a prescription for antibiotic eyedrops. Do NOT rub the eye or touch it; the stuff is highly contagious. But it could be other things-pink eye usually itches, and that is not one of the symptoms you mentioned. This time of year, dust and dirt in the air can make an eye swell as you've described, or you could have a 'cold in the eye', believe it or not. Use eyewash for these problems.

[aQuArius]

8. I got that from my kids once....

talk about a sticky situation, yuck. Just don't touch it and if you do wash your hands immediately to keep it from spreading to your new co-workers. Thay'd appreciate that. :)