The Latin University of Panama (Universidad Latina de Panama) named their health sciences faculty in Gorgas's honor.(Facultad de ciencias de la salud Dr. William. C. Gorgas). There is a Gorgas Avenue in the Presidio in San Francisco, California.
If caused by a virus, pink eye gets better over time with or without treatment. When care is taken to prevent its spread and follow-up is done, pink eye clears up with no long-term problems. Pink eye (viral conjunctivitis) usually goes away in 10-14 days, but symptoms may last for up to six weeks. Damage to the cornea (the clear covering over the iris) may occur if severe infections are not treated.
Viral Pink Eye. Pink eye caused by a virus (viral conjunctivitis) can begin to get better within days, although symptoms can get worse for four to seven days before improving. Symptoms may continue for up to three weeks, with morning crusting usually lasting longer than the daytime redness, irritation, and tearing.llergic Pink Eye. Pink eye from allergies (allergic conjunctivitis) may start to get better within 24 hours of the removal of the allergen (a normally harmless substance that can cause an allergic reaction in some people) or with treatment.