Doctors reveal private pink eye treatment using Betadine for faster recovery

A retina surgeon, Dr. Park, has shared a treatment for pink eye that many doctors use privately but do not typically recommend to patients. He revealed that doctors often treat themselves with topical Betadine, an antiseptic solution, for quicker recovery. Patients usually receive no prescription and are advised to wait for viral conjunctivitis to resolve on its own. In contrast, doctors numb their eyes and apply Betadine, which can reduce symptoms and recovery time significantly. While studies support Betadine's effectiveness, it is not widely adopted due to a lack of billing codes for the treatment. Some practitioners do use it, but there is a call for more research to validate its use in clinical settings.