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Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, a protective membrane covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelid. Frequently, both eyes are involved. more

How did people like you experience Conjunctivitis?

Below you can see what K knows about how 44160 real people experienced Conjunctivitis, including:

  1. Symptoms to watch for
  2. Testing
  3. Treatment
  4. Recovery

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What to watch out for if you have Conjunctivitis:

Watch for symptoms like Eye discharge and Red eye.

Concerning Symptoms

People Like You often seek further care if:

  • They develop severe pain in the eye
  • They have some loss of vision or a decrease in visual clarity
  • They develop redness and pain around the eye
  • They develop a fever over 100.4 F
  • They notice photophobia (pain from bright light)

Potential Symptoms

Eye discharge
Red eye
Itchy eyes
Excess tears
Eye pain

Testing for Conjunctivitis

No specific tests. Physicians often perform a physical examination.

How to treat Conjunctivitis

Who do people see?

Most people like you saw a Primary Care Physician to diagnose and/or treat their Conjunctivitis.

How is it treated?

Explore treatment options, like eye drops with either anti-histamine or anti-bacterial properties.

How long does it take to recover from Conjunctivitis?

Recovery time for most cases of Conjunctivitis is days to weeks.