Home remedies for pink eye can help soothe the discomfort of pink eye. One simple home remedy for pink eye is to apply warm compresses. Just by applying warm compresses several times a day can help alleviate some of the discomfort of pink eye. Keeping the eyes clean can also help. Some people use a little baby shampoo mixed with the water to clean the eyelashes and area around the eyes.

A home remedy for pink eye caused by allergies is to use cold compresses. An antihistamine may also help allergic conjunctivitis. People may be able to tell if it is allergic conjunctivitis if their eyes itch, they have stringy discharge from the eyes, and if they have other symptoms of allergies such as a congested or runny nose.

Some home remedies for pink eye may seem a little strange and may be more lore than cure. If the person thinks it is bacterial pink eye, they may want to try putting thin slices of raw potato on the eye. The idea is that the potato will absorb the bacteria. Some people suggest rubbing a gold ring on the inside of the eyelid. Fresh breast milk is touted as a sure cure for pink eye.

Crying may help some types of pink eye. People claim that crying works for pink eye by cleaning out the tear duct, but it may help the same way that over-the-counter eye drops can help allergic conjunctivitis. Tears, whether natural or artificial, can clear the eye of allergens that are triggering the allergic conjunctivitis. Tears may also help giant papillary conjunctivitis. Similarly, some people wipe their eyes with salt water as a home remedy for conjunctivitis.

Some people put many things into their eyes in an effort to treat pink eye that could be harmful. Some use diluted solutions of water and apple cider vinegar or Borax. Always check with the doctor before putting substances into the eye. No one would want to permanently damage their eyes in an effort to clear up a temporary condition.

Green tea is used in home remedies for many ailments. Pink eye is no exception. Some people suggest placing a green tea bag in hot water for a minute before gently squeezing out some of the excess water and using it as a warm compress on the eyelids. After the tea bag goes cold, the person squeezes the tea bag into the eye. This is repeated three times a day. Some people claim that this home remedy makes the pink eye go away within two days. A similar home remedy uses chamomile tea bags instead of green tea.