Conditions
Online GP for conjunctivitis in Ireland
Conjunctivitis causes red, gritty, watery or sticky eyes and is very common. A video consultation lets an Irish-registered GP see your eye, advise on care and prescribe treatment where it will help.
Appointments 08:00–22:00, 7 days IMC-registered GPs, EU-hosted records
What your GP can do
- Look at your eye on video and review your symptoms
- Advise on hygiene and how to stop it spreading
- Prescribe eye drops or ointment only where clinically appropriate
- Tell you when an optician or eye casualty review is needed
When to seek urgent care instead
- Eye pain, sensitivity to light or blurred vision
- A recent eye injury or something in the eye
- Contact lens wearers with a painful red eye
- A red eye in a newborn baby
In an emergency call 112 or 999, or contact your local emergency department or out-of-hours GP service.
Conjunctivitis (pink eye) — questions Irish patients ask
- Is conjunctivitis contagious?
- Infective conjunctivitis can spread easily. Wash your hands often and do not share towels.
- Do I need antibiotic drops?
- Often not. Many cases clear in one to two weeks without them. Your GP will advise if drops are likely to help.
- What does it cost?
- A GP consultation is €39.
Speak to an Irish-registered GP today
Pick a time that suits you, complete a short medical history and meet your GP by secure video or phone. Prescriptions go to any pharmacy in Ireland.