Viral conjunctivitis is a common form of pink eye that is highly contagious and spread through sneezing, coughing, or contact with infected individuals or surfaces. It causes watery discharge from the eye, redness, burning, and light sensitivity. While self-limiting, it can be treated with cool compresses, artificial tears, and antihistamines to relieve symptoms until it runs its course. Proper hand washing and avoiding sharing towels or touching the eyes can help prevent spreading the infection.

1. VIRAL
CONJUNCTIVITIS

2. WHAT?
• Viral conjunctivitis is another common type of pink eye that is highly contagious as
airborne viruses can be spread through sneezing and coughing.
• Viral conjunctivitis can also accompany common viral upper respiratory infections
such as measles, the flu or the common cold.
• Viral conjunctivitis usually produces a watery discharge.

3. RISK FACTORS
• Exposure to someone infected with the viral form of conjunctivitis.
• Using contact lenses, especially extended-wear lenses.

4. CAUSES
• Enteroviruses.
• Herpes simplex virus, the cold sore virus, which usually affects only one eye.
• Herpes zoster
• Measles.
• Mumps.
• HIV

5. SYMPTOMS
• Redness
• Burning
• Watery discharge from the eye
• Crustiness around the eyelids upon waking in the morning
• Swollen, red eyelids
• Sensitivity to bright light
• Swelling of the lymph nodes in front of the ears
• Other symptoms of viral infection, e.g. runny nose, sore throat and cough in the case
of a cold

6. SIGN
• Photophobia
• Watery discharge
• Redness

7. TREATMENT
• Generally are self-limited and treated supportively with cool or warm compresses for
comfort.
• Topical antihistamines to limit redness and itching,
• Chilled artificial tears for comfort,
• Topical antibiotics are as necessary to prevent bacterial superinfection.

8. PRECAUTIONS
• Use hand sanitizer and/or wash their hands thoroughly after touching
their eyes or nasal secretions
• Avoid touching the noninfected eye after touching the infected eye
• Avoid sharing towels or pillows
• Avoid swimming in pools

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