Hopefully, this will begin to prompt some dialogue on what it means when we say LGBT.. Other key findings were that an estimated 19 million Americans, or 8.2 percent of the population, said they have engaged in same-sex behavior, and 25.6 million, or 11 percent, acknowledged some same-sex attraction.
Viral pinkeye symptoms usually last 5 to 7 days but may last up to 3 weeks and can become ongoing or chronic. Pinkeye may be more serious if you: 1  Have a condition that decreases your body's ability to fight infection (impaired immune system).
Bacterial pink eye can be treated with antibiotic eye drops and can last for seven to 10 days. Viral pink eye canât be treated with medication and eventually goes away on its own. âUsually an antibiotic drop is prescribed to prevent a superadded bacterial infection,â says Dr. Sniderman. Parents and caregivers should beware.