Conjunctivitis - Viral Disease Summary

Last updated: 11 November 2024

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Overview

Viral conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva of viral etiology.
Signs and symptoms include unilateral or bilateral eye redness, foreign body sensation and follicular conjunctival reaction.
Questions regarding signs and symptoms (eg duration, exacerbating factors, character of the discharge), exposure to an infected individual, recent surgery or trauma, and use of topical or systemic medications should be elicited.
Treatment is symptomatic; there is no effective treatment against the adenovirus.

For further information regarding the management of Conjunctivitis - Viral, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.