Doctors are giving too many antibiotics for pink eye in children, and it's becoming a problem.

Many kids with pink eye get antibiotics from doctors, even though most pink eye goes away on its own. The American Academy of Ophthalmology says doctors shouldn't always give antibiotics for pink eye.

Pink eye is very contagious and makes eyes red and swollen. Usually, a cold towel and fake tears can help eyes feel better.

A study looked at insurance claims and found that many kids got antibiotics for pink eye. The study found that most kids didn't go back to the doctor for pink eye, even if they didn't get antibiotics.

Eye clinics gave antibiotics less often than doctor's offices or emergency rooms. Eye clinics have special tools to see what causes pink eye and how to treat it.

It's understandable that parents worry when their child's eye looks bad. But it's important not to use antibiotics too much if they won't help.