Overview
What is it?
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the clear membrane covering the white part of the eye and inner eyelids. Treatment depends on whether the cause is infection, allergy, dryness, chemical irritation, or another eye condition that mimics conjunctivitis.
Symptoms
- Redness, watering, sticky discharge, itching, eyelid swelling, gritty feeling, or mild light sensitivity.
- Severe pain, reduced vision, corneal haze, contact lens use, injury, or one-sided worsening needs urgent eye examination.
- Allergic conjunctivitis often causes itching and affects both eyes.
Prevention
- Wash hands, avoid sharing towels or eye makeup, and do not touch or rub infected eyes.
- Stop contact lens wear until cleared by an eye doctor.
- Avoid unnecessary antibiotic or steroid drops without diagnosis.
Non-surgical Options
- Lubricants, cold compresses, allergy drops, antibiotic drops when bacterial infection is suspected, or supportive care for viral conjunctivitis.
- The doctor may check the cornea to rule out keratitis, ulcer, uveitis, or glaucoma.
Surgical Options
- Surgery is not needed for routine conjunctivitis.
- Complications such as corneal ulcer or severe infection need urgent specialist treatment.
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
An eye specialist reviews symptoms, vision changes, medical history, current medicines, eye pressure, refraction, and detailed eye examination findings before advising Conjunctivitis Treatment. Tests such as slit-lamp examination, dilated retina check, OCT, fundus photography, corneal scan, visual field testing, or blood sugar review may be advised when relevant.
Recovery and Follow-up
Recovery depends on the diagnosis and procedure. Many eye treatments are outpatient, but surgery or laser treatment may need eye drops, protective glasses, activity limits, and scheduled reviews. Follow-up is important because some eye diseases can progress silently even after symptoms improve.
When to See an Eye Doctor
Book an eye consultation for blurred vision, eye pain, redness, discharge, sudden floaters, flashes of light, double vision, light sensitivity, injury, diabetes-related vision changes, or persistent dryness. Sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, chemical injury, or a curtain-like shadow in vision needs urgent care.
Care options
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