About Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the eye surface. It can be viral, bacterial, allergic, or irritant-related.
Conjunctivitis symptoms
- red eye
- watering
- itching
- discharge
- sticky eyelids
Common causes of Conjunctivitis
- viral infection
- bacterial infection
- allergy
- irritants
Conjunctivitis treatment options
- See an eye specialist urgently for eye pain, vision change, light sensitivity, injury, contact lens use, or severe redness.
Safe home care for Conjunctivitis
- wash hands
- avoid sharing towels
- avoid contact lenses
- do not use steroid eye drops without doctor
Emergency signs for Conjunctivitis
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Conjunctivitis
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Conjunctivitis.
Lab tests for Conjunctivitis
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