Yes — telemedicine can commonly and effectively evaluate and treat pink eye (conjunctivitis), especially in mild to moderate cases.

✅ What telemedicine can do for pink eye
🩺 Visual evaluation (ideal for video visits)

A clinician can assess:

Eye redness

Discharge (watery vs thick/purulent)

Crusting of eyelashes

One vs both eyes

Itching (suggests allergy)

Vision changes

Contact lens use

Photos or live video are often sufficient for diagnosis.

💊 Treatment

Depending on the cause:

Bacterial conjunctivitis

Antibiotic eye drops or ointment (e.g., erythromycin, trimethoprim-polymyxin, fluoroquinolones for contact lens wearers)

Viral conjunctivitis

Supportive care only (lubricating drops, cold compresses)

Allergic conjunctivitis

Antihistamine or mast-cell stabilizer eye drops

Oral allergy meds if needed

Prescriptions can be sent electronically to your pharmacy.

📄 Additional care

Work/school clearance notes

Hygiene guidance to prevent spread

Return-precaution instructions

🚨 When telemedicine is not appropriate

Seek in-person or urgent eye care if there is:

Moderate to severe eye pain

Vision loss or blurring

Sensitivity to light (photophobia)

Trauma or chemical exposure

Severe swelling around the eye

Contact lens–related pain or redness that is worsening

Symptoms not improving in 24–48 hours

🧠 Why pink eye is ideal for telemedicine

Diagnosis is largely visual

Clear treatment pathways

Low complication risk when red flags are screened out

High patient satisfaction

✅ Bottom line

✔ Yes — pink eye is one of the most telemedicine-friendly conditions and is routinely treated safely through virtual visits.