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How do you know if you possibly have conjunctivitis?
Redness in one or both eyes. Itchiness in one or both eyes. A gritty feeling in one or both eyes. A discharge in one or both eyes that forms a crust during the night that may prevent your eye or eyes from opening in the morning.
Can conjunctivitis cause other symptoms?
People often refer to conjunctivitis as red eye. Other symptoms of conjunctivitis include itchiness and watering of the eyes, and sometimes a sticky coating on the eyelashes (if it’s caused by an allergy). Conjunctivitis can affect one eye at first, but usually affects both eyes after a few hours.
What can be mistaken for conjunctivitis?
Are there other conditions that are often mistaken for pink eye?
- Allergic reactions to pets, mold or dust and over-wearing of contact lenses or a sty on your eye can often be mistaken for pink eye.
- If you’re unsure, or the symptoms last more than a week or two, see a doctor.
How does Covid treat conjunctivitis?
COVID conjunctivitis like any other viral conjunctivitis is self-limiting and can be managed with lubricants and cold compresses unless cornea is involved. Topical antibiotics can be given to prevent secondary bacterial infection.
Can conjunctivitis cause a fever?
If your child has increased swelling, redness, and tenderness in the eyelids and around the eye, along with a fever, call your doctor. Those symptoms may mean the infection has started to spread beyond the conjunctiva and will need more treatment.
Can you have conjunctivitis without redness?
Myth No. 6: If you have eye redness, then it must be conjunctivitis. FACT: Red or bloodshot eyes can be a sign of many things besides conjunctivitis.
Bacterial pink eye often appears redder than viral pink eye. While viral pink eye may cause your eyes to water, bacterial pink eye is often accompanied by green or yellow discharge. Viral pink eye also often begins with a cold, whereas bacterial pink eye is associated with respiratory infections.