Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis causes redness and irritation of the eye. It can be viral, bacterial, or allergic.
Symptoms
Symptoms include redness, discharge, crusting, itching, tearing, and mild irritation.
Causes and risk
Viruses and allergens are common causes. Bacterial cases often cause thicker discharge.
How it is evaluated
We review vision change, pain, light sensitivity, contact lens use, and the pattern of discharge.
Treatment
Treatment depends on the cause. Supportive care is often enough for viral or allergic cases, while some bacterial cases need antibiotic drops.