Viral Conjunctivitis
Viral conjunctivitis is a highly contagious infection of the conjunctiva leading to inflammation.
Please practice social distancing in order to reduce a potential spread of the disease, as bacterial conjunctivitis is highly contagious.
Symptoms
Flow of tears
Started with one eye then moved to the other
common
Red eye
In one eye, Both eyes
Started with one eye then moved to the other
common
Enlarged or swollen lymph nodes
In front of the ears
common
Runny nose
common
Swelling or lump in eyelid
Painless
With redness
common
Intolerance to light
Risk factors
Recent upper respiratory tract infection
or Contact with an individual with a red eye
Treatment
Viral conjunctivitis usually resolves on its own within a few weeks and does not require any specific treatment, but antihistamines may be used to help with some of its symptoms.
Recommended specialist
If you have Viral Conjunctivitis, then a visit to an ophthalmologist is recommended.
Contact an
Ophthalmologist
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