How long does a parakeet live? On average, parakeets live anywhere from five to 15 years, although it is common for the pets to survive upwards of 20 years with proper care. A number of dietary factors contribute to the life expectancy of parakeets.
Medications used in the treatment of viral conjunctivitis include the following: Topical artificial tears - 4-8 times per day, for 1-3 weeks. Topical vasoconstrictor/antihistamine - 4 times per day, for severe itching. Topical steroids - For pseudomembranes and subepithelial infiltrates.
Viral Conjunctivitis Treatments. Because many forms of conjunctivitis are viral, for which there is no curative treatment, it's important to pinpoint exact symptoms to determine the underlying cause of pink eye before treatment (if any) is considered. Antibiotics may be prescribed for bacterial conjunctivitis, but they don't work on viral forms.