Redness & swelling in eye

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Hi, i am having redness and swelling in my right eye. i have consulted a general physician two days back and he adviced gatiquin p and ocurest AH after diagnosing it as Viral infection. there is not much relief and the irritation in eye is consistent. please advice. regards ravi

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Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 16 yrs exp Sangrur

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Hello Viral conjunctivitis takess 10-14 days to resolve..so continue medicines n wait

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Dr. Ram Nath Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 38 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ram Nath

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 38 yrs exp Delhi

If don't get relief within 5 days , consult opthalmologist immediately as steroids drop in viral Conjunctivitis without supervision is dangerous course.