Conjunctivitis sucks bad. I had it as a kid, then not at all until a couple of years ago, and then I had it a few times in a row. I'm sure urgent care told you to wash EVERYTHING, and wash your hands like crazy. I also went around and Clorox wiped anything I could think of; I didn't want to reinfect myself.

I did use the prescription, but I also got some natural eyedrops that I used and seemed to soothe things. They were just Target store brand.

I'm right with you on the phobia about vision loss; I've got such poor vision already, and have had so many eye issues over the years that it's just terrifying. My recent eye issues reduced me to tears, literally (they're getting better, fortunately).