Pink Eye & Eye Infection Treatment Online in Alberta
Red itchy eyes, sticky discharge in the morning, child sent home from daycare with pink eye — TelePlus Care connects Albertans with a licensed doctor by secure video to assess the type of conjunctivitis, prescribe the right drops, and issue back-to-work or back-to-school clearance. For residents physically located in Alberta at the time of the consult.
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TelePlus Care offers same-day virtual pink eye visits across Alberta. A licensed doctor examines your eye over video (and photo upload), distinguishes viral, bacterial, and allergic conjunctivitis, and prescribes antibiotic eye drops (Polysporin, Tobrex, Vigamox), antihistamine drops (Patanol, Pataday), or warm-compress care for styes. Return-to-work or daycare notes included when clinically appropriate. A licensed doctor reviews the concern and explains the safest next step.
- Most pink eye is viral and self-limited — antibiotic drops do not help viral conjunctivitis
- Bacterial conjunctivitis: sticky purulent discharge that returns within minutes of wiping; usually unilateral at first
- Allergic conjunctivitis: bilateral itching, watery discharge, often with hay fever
- A licensed doctor reviews virtual consultation requests
- Eye pain, vision changes, photophobia, or contact lens use with red eye = same-day in-person ophthalmology or ED
Clinical content is reviewed for accuracy and scope. TelePlus Care appointments go ahead only when a doctor agrees it is the right call, after a real assessment, and the doctor will explain the next step if virtual care is not the right fit.
Who This Service Is For
Most uncomplicated eye infections can be assessed and managed virtually with a clear photo. Book if any of these describe you:
- Red itchy eye with discharge that began in the last few days
- Child with pink eye sent home from daycare or school needing a return-to-care note
- Recurring stye on an eyelid
- Allergic conjunctivitis flaring during pollen season
- Mild eyelid inflammation (blepharitis)
- Watery eyes with sneezing during seasonal allergies
- Need clarification on whether you have viral, bacterial, or allergic conjunctivitis
What We Prescribe in Alberta
Your doctor will choose the right drops based on the type of conjunctivitis. Most antibiotic eye drops require a prescription in Alberta.
- Bacterial conjunctivitis — Polysporin eye drops (polymyxin B + gramicidin), Tobrex (tobramycin), Vigamox (moxifloxacin), Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin)
- Allergic conjunctivitis — olopatadine (Patanol, Pataday), ketotifen (Zaditor), naphazoline-antazoline (Visine Allergy)
- Viral conjunctivitis — supportive care: cool compresses, artificial tears, strict hygiene; antibiotic drops do NOT help
- Stye and chalazion — warm compresses 4 times daily; antibiotics if secondary infection; ophthalmology referral if persistent
- Blepharitis — lid hygiene with diluted baby shampoo or lid wipes, warm compresses
- Dry eye component — preservative-available artificial tears (Systane, Refresh)
- Severe allergic eye disease — short courses of mild topical steroid (under specialist guidance only)
Red Flags — When We Refer to Ophthalmology or ED
Some red eyes hide serious problems that need an in-person eye exam, slit lamp, or ED assessment. Go in person if any of the following apply:
- Eye pain (more than mild scratchy discomfort)
- Vision changes — blurry vision, double vision, halos around lights
- Photophobia (light hurts)
- Contact lens wearer with red eye — risk of corneal ulcer; remove lens and seek same-day care
- Recent eye trauma or chemical splash
- Pupil shape or size change
- Suspected herpetic eye disease (cold sores near eye, dendritic ulcer)
- Severe swelling around the eye — possible orbital cellulitis
- Newborn with eye discharge — direct paediatric or ophthalmology assessment
How the Virtual Visit Works
Three steps. A clear photo of the eye helps your doctor differentiate the cause.
- Step 1 — Book a slot and complete intake. Upload 1–2 clear close-up photos of the affected eye(s) in good light
- Step 2 — Meet your licensed doctor by secure video. They review the photos, ask about discharge pattern, itching, pain, contact lens use, and recent contacts
- Step 3 — Receive your prescription and a written care plan. Drops are sent to your chosen Alberta pharmacy. Return-to-work or daycare note issued if clinically appropriate
Daycare / School / Workplace Notes
Many Alberta daycares and schools require a doctor's note before a child returns after pink eye. Your doctor can issue:
- Return-to-school or return-to-daycare clearance note dated 24 hours after starting antibiotic drops (for bacterial cases)
- Return-to-work clearance for adults
- Documentation of viral conjunctivitis when no antibiotics are needed but the child needs to stay home until discharge clears
- Allergic conjunctivitis confirmation when you do not need to stay home but are uncomfortable
Hygiene to Stop Spreading It
Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are highly contagious. Reduce spread:
- Wash hands often and avoid touching the eye
- Use a fresh towel and pillowcase daily during active infection
- Do not share towels, makeup, or contact lenses
- Throw out eye makeup used during the infection
- Stop wearing contact lenses until the infection has fully resolved and discard the affected pair
- Stay home from work or school until 24 hours after starting antibiotic drops (bacterial) or until discharge clears (viral)
Access and What to Expect
A licensed doctor reviews the concern and explains the safest next step.
- Virtual consultation — have your contact details ready
- For Pink Eye & Eye Infection Treatment Online in Alberta, the clinician reviews medication options, pharmacy steps, and follow-up needs during the appointment.
- Your intake helps the clinician understand your symptoms, history, and goals before the visit.
- The booking team confirms appointment timing, intake needs, and follow-up expectations before your visit.
- Your care team confirms the visit steps, intake requirements, and follow-up plan before the appointment.
- School / daycare return note: provided when clinically appropriate
Why Albertans Choose TelePlus Care
Quick assessment without dragging a sick child to a walk-in clinic — and same-day return-to-school clearance.
- Every consult is with a licensed Canadian family doctor
- Same-day appointments most days, including evenings and Saturdays
- Virtual consultation for patients
- Photo upload during intake — visual triage of viral vs bacterial vs allergic
- Return-to-daycare / school / work notes included
- Prescription sent to your preferred Alberta pharmacy
- Honest red-flag screening for serious eye conditions
- Trusted by 500+ Alberta patients (4.9 / 5 average rating)
Pink Eye & Eye Infection Treatment Online in Alberta — Fast, Convenient Virtual Care
Connect with a licensed healthcare provider from the comfort of your home. No referral needed — book your virtual appointment today.
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Teleplus care clinic is not an urgent care clinic. If you have an emergency please call911 or go to the nearest urgent care facility.
Virtual care in Alberta: coverage & licensing
TelePlus Care connects patients across Alberta, in communities including Airdrie, Beaumont, Brooks, and Calgary with Canadian licensed doctors by phone or secure video — often the same day.
Licensed in Alberta
You are seen by a Canadian licensed doctor authorized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) to care for patients in Alberta.
Public insurer: AHCIP
Health care in Alberta is administered through Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. TelePlus Care is a private virtual clinic — your flat-fee visit is not billed to AHCIP, and no referral, roster, or wait-list is required.
Free health advice
For free, publicly funded non-urgent health advice in Alberta, you can also call Health Link (811).
Emergencies: call 911
Online care is not for emergencies. For severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
