many forms of conjunctivitis (pink eye) are caused by self-limiting viruses or allergies so antibiotics (topical eye ointment or drops) are ineffective. bacterial conjunctivitis is really the only form of conjunctivitis that will respond. failure to treat serious forms of conjunctivitis could lead to worsen conditions so it would be wise not to ignore infections that fail to respond to treatment or a reasonable amount of time.
what happens if conjunctivitis is not treated with antiobiotics