Pink eye
Pink eye can be assessed by a BC pharmacist. People often notice red eye, watery or sticky discharge, itchy eye. A pharmacist may prescribe if appropriate.
Opening soon across BC. We are not yet accepting patients.
How it works
Answer a few questions
A short questionnaire, one question at a time. You can leave and come back.
A licensed clinician reviews it
A pharmacist or a BC-licensed doctor reviews your answers. Nothing is prescribed on this page.
A licensed pharmacy can fill it
If a prescription is appropriate, a licensed pharmacy in British Columbia can fill it.
Common symptoms
- Red eye
- Watery or sticky discharge
- Itchy eye
Who can use this
This is for people in British Columbia. The youngest age in this assessment is 2. A parent or guardian is required under age 16.
When to see a doctor
Call 911 in an emergency. If a chemical splash or severe eye exposure is possible, call 911. If you have a chemical splash to the eye or sudden vision loss, call 911. If you have severe eye pain, vision changes, or eye injury, see a doctor today. If symptoms are severe or getting worse quickly, see a doctor today.
What a clinician can do
A pharmacist can assess pink eye and may prescribe an eye drop or an eye ointment if appropriate.
Cost
BC minor-ailment assessments are covered for eligible BC residents with a BC health card (MSP). PharmaCare and most private plans are billed directly. You approve any cost before you are charged.
Free delivery, usually 1–3 business days, with tracking
Questions
- Who can use the Pink eye assessment?
- This is for people in British Columbia. The youngest age in this assessment is 2. A parent or guardian is required under age 16.
- When should I see a doctor instead of using the Pink eye page?
- Call 911 in an emergency. If a chemical splash or severe eye exposure is possible, call 911. If you have a chemical splash to the eye or sudden vision loss, call 911. If you have severe eye pain, vision changes, or eye injury, see a doctor today. If symptoms are severe or getting worse quickly, see a doctor today.
- How does the Pink eye request work?
- 1. Answer a few questions. A short questionnaire, one question at a time. You can leave and come back. 2. A licensed clinician reviews it. A pharmacist or a BC-licensed doctor reviews your answers. Nothing is prescribed on this page. 3. A licensed pharmacy can fill it. If a prescription is appropriate, a licensed pharmacy in British Columbia can fill it.
- What does the Pink eye assessment cost?
- The cost is in the Cost section on this page.
- Can a pharmacist prescribe for Pink eye?
- A pharmacist can assess pink eye and may prescribe an eye drop or an eye ointment if appropriate.
- Where else can I go from the Pink eye page?
- You can move a prescription, request a refill, renew a prescription, see a BC doctor, open pharmacist care, or read about our pharmacies.