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 conjunctivitis may take 7-10 days to clear, and in some rare cases up to 3 - 4 weeks. Treatment for allergic conjunctivitis. Some pink eye conditions are caused by hay fever, an allergy to pollen, animal dander or an airborne irritant such as smoke or dust. The eyes may itch and water continuously.