12 Home Remedies for Pink Eye

By
Mary Salazar
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13Saltwater

A saltwater wash is also useful in treating pinkeye and relieving the irritation associated with pinkeye. Mix a saline solution with one teaspoon of sea salt or Himalayan salt to 1 cup of boiled water. Allow to cool, then wash your eyes with it. Wash both eyes, even if only one is infected to avoid infection from spreading. [13]

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