Outside of his paintings, when people think of van Gogh they think of his ear - or lack thereof. In February 1888, Vincent moved to Arles to begin his dream of starting an artist colony, painting in the south of France in a more direct light. He loved the landscape, the light, and the people.
The following medicines can help relieve itching or irritation caused by pink eye: 1  Over-the-counter antihistamine/decongestant drops. 2  These are available at the pharmacy and go by several names, including Ocuhist Â® , Naphcon-A Â® , and Visine Â® AC, to name a few. 3  Eye lubricant drops or ointment.
Most over-the-counter medications will soothe the eye, but, since most pink eye is viral and will go away on its own within 7â10 days, no other medications are usually needed. Note: Do not rub or touch your eyes when you get a cold or upper respiratory infection, as this can spread the disease to the eyes.