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. 1  Look for: 2  What to do: 3  See your family doctor or eye doctor to confirm the diagnosis. If itâs viral, there is no antibiotic treatment that will help. 4  What to know: 5  The infection will clear up on its own and in its own time, usually seven to 10 days. It is no longer contagious when discharge disappears. Tips to prevent your own pink eye epidemic. Pink eye can be caused by the same types of bacteria and viruses responsible for colds, ear infections, sinus infections, and sore throats.