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.
The treatment for pinkeye depends on the cause. 1  Bacteria. 2  Pinkeye caused by bacteria, including those related to STDs, is treated with antibiotics, in the form of eye drops, ointments, or pills. 3  Eye drops or ointments may need to be applied to the inside of the eyelid three to four times a day for five to seven days. For pinkeye caused by an irritating substance, use water to wash the substance from the eye for five minutes. 2  Your eyes should begin to improve within four hours. 3  If the conjunctivitis is caused by acid or alkaline material such as bleach, immediately rinse the eyes with lots of water and call your doctor immediately.