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.
How Long Does Pink Eye Last? When the condition is caused by a virus, pink eye can last for up to three weeks, although most people start to get better within days. Many cases of bacterial conjunctivitis improve quickly after starting antibiotics (typically within 24 to 48 hours). Pink eye from allergies may start to get better within 24 hours of the removal of the allergen.