Pink Eye Treatment in San Sebastián
Got pink eye in San Sebastián? Get diagnosed and treated by English-speaking doctors online. Prescription eye drops sent to your local pharmacy.
About Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines your eyelid and covers the white part of your eyeball. It's highly contagious but usually not serious and unlikely to damage your vision, especially if detected and treated quickly.
Common Causes
- Viral infection (most common, often with cold symptoms)
- Bacterial infection (causes thick discharge)
- Allergies (pollen, dust mites, pet dander)
- Chemical irritants (chlorine, smoke, fumes)
- Contact lens irritation or infection
- Foreign object in the eye
- Blocked tear duct (in newborns)
Symptoms to Watch For
When to Seek Medical Attention
While many cases of pink eye (conjunctivitis) can be treated online, you should seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- •Severe eye pain
- •Vision changes or sensitivity to light
- •Intense redness in the eye
- •Symptoms that don't improve within 24-48 hours
- •Weakened immune system
- •Pre-existing eye conditions
- •Newborn with eye symptoms
For emergencies, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital in San Sebastián.
Pink Eye Treatment Options in San Sebastián
Our doctors can provide comprehensive treatment including diagnosis, prescriptions, and follow-up care
Antibiotic eye drops for bacterial conjunctivitis
Antibiotic eye ointment
Antihistamine drops for allergic conjunctivitis
Artificial tears for comfort
Cold compresses
Hygiene recommendations to prevent spread
How to Get Pink Eye Treatment in San Sebastián
Get treated in 3 simple steps—start your consultation in minutes
Describe Your Symptoms
Tell us about your pink eye (conjunctivitis) symptoms and medical history
Video Consultation
Connect with a licensed, English-speaking doctor via video call
Get Your Prescription
Receive your prescription digitally—pick it up at any pharmacy in San Sebastián
Healthcare in San Sebastián: what visitors and residents should know
How local care works in San Sebastián and across Basque Country, Spain — and where an online doctor fits alongside it.
San Sebastián is served by Osakidetza, the Basque Health Service, under the Basque government rather than any national body, with Basque (Euskara) co-official alongside Spanish throughout the health system. State healthcare is run at regional level, so the rules you meet depend on where you are rather than on Spain as a whole. EU, EEA and Swiss visitors holding an EHIC (or a UK GHIC) can use public primary care and emergency departments on the same terms as residents, though you will normally be asked for the card plus photo ID at reception. Outside surgery hours, pharmacies operate a rota — the farmacia de guardia — and the duty pharmacy is posted in the window of every closed chemist. The city's visitor economy is built on gastronomy and its beaches, and it draws a large seasonal influx from across the nearby French border — visitors who may hold French rather than Spanish entitlement documents and are often unclear which system they fall under. Its position on the Bay of Biscay means an Atlantic climate: cool, wet and green rather than arid, with strong surf on Zurriola and a correspondingly higher rate of water-sport injuries than the Mediterranean resorts. Winter and shoulder seasons bring the respiratory complaints typical of northern Spain rather than the heat-related presentations of the south.
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An online consultation is not a substitute for emergency care. If you are in San Sebastián and your symptoms are severe or life-threatening, call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) Treatment FAQs
Common questions about pink eye (conjunctivitis) treatment in San Sebastián
Can I get antibiotic eye drops online in San Sebastián?
Yes, if our doctor determines you have bacterial conjunctivitis, they can prescribe antibiotic eye drops that you can pick up at any pharmacy in San Sebastián. Not all pink eye requires antibiotics—viral conjunctivitis won't respond to them.
How can a doctor diagnose pink eye via video call?
Our doctors can assess your symptoms, look at your eye via video, and ask about accompanying symptoms to determine the type of conjunctivitis. They'll recommend appropriate treatment based on whether it's bacterial, viral, or allergic.
Is pink eye contagious?
Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis are highly contagious. Our doctors will provide guidance on preventing spread to others and when it's safe to return to work or school.
How long does pink eye last?
Viral pink eye typically resolves in 1-2 weeks. Bacterial pink eye often improves within 24-48 hours of starting antibiotic drops. Allergic conjunctivitis continues as long as you're exposed to the allergen.
Can I wear contact lenses with pink eye?
You should avoid wearing contact lenses until the infection clears completely. Our doctors will advise when it's safe to resume lens wear and whether you need to replace your current lenses.
Licensed Doctors
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English-Speaking
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Valid Prescriptions
Prescriptions valid at any pharmacy in San Sebastián
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