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Is there a doctor in the house?

I did some solar observing two days ago,today I found out I have pink eye.Is there anyone that knows if my eyepiece is contaminated and if so how can I get the germs off?

Wally

Update:

I have been to the doc.and have been prescribed antibiotics.

What I want to kno is there a good way to decontaminate my eyepiece?

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  • Aurora
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    Don't worry about the eyepiece.

    Germs do not survive well in a dry environment - that's why you don't have to worry about your pillowcase or your eyepiece.

    An object that stays moist, possibly a towel, may, however, serve as a route of transmission.

    Source(s): MD degree
  • ­
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Seriously? If you think you have that, make an appointment with a doctor ASAP. Your eyes are too important to risk getting rid of the infection on your own. You can buy cleaner from any store that sells telescopes and equipment, but your eyes are the priority right now.

  • 1 decade ago

    Get some Antiparasitic drugs.

    But if seriously, just wash then with water. And it can't be contaminated from a solar observation.

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