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Viral conjunctivitis
Suffering from eye problem(redness,itchiness,wateryeyes and running nose) from Apr 3rd 2020 ,used chlorophenemacol eye apply caps for 5 days from Apr 10 To 15apr, problem gone but vision was not clear though problem solved.. Again after 5 days from 20th Apr the same eye issue started, this time observed light Bloodstains while cleaning eye with soft tissues, also there is a Small gadda near ear, took online consultation, explained the symptoms along with eye pics with doctor, she diagnosed it as viral conjunctivitis and said it might take 15-20 days to recover from issue
.precribed some eye drops and started using since yesterday .execpt some relief from itchiness the problem is same now.
My concern is ,is viral conjunctivitis a serious issue with the symptoms I have, will it take further 15-20 days to recover or else it gets cured in 2-3 days because it started 20days before itself. Will it affect my eyesight,
I have 3months old babies plz advise me to get out this ASAP.
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Have faith in your doctor
She has prescribed you the appropriate treatment.
Its likely to take 2to3 wks to recover.
Please maintain strict hygiene so as to save your child.
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You seem to have viral keratoconjunctivitis.
This usually takes10-14 days or sometimes more for recovery
Use eyedrops as recommended by your ophthalmologist
Keep eyes closed after instilling eye drop
Consult local ophthalmologist if symptoms persist
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Add decongestant drops
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Hello, yes it will take some time to clear completely. Its not a serious issue but can spread to others.
1. Importantly, as you mentioned you have baby, KEEP WASHING YOUR HANDS as you touch baby in order to avoid spread.
2. If you are worried about vision or feel vision is blurred you can consult eye clinic as cornea may have involved but again nothing to worry. It will settle slowly
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use meds as prescribed
Health Tips
wash your hands
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Dr. Raghvendra
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
18 yrs exp
Pune
You can add Gancyclovir eye ointment 3 times a day for 10 days
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send clinical pictures
Health Tips
wash your hands frequently
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Dr. Chethan Sadanand
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
20 yrs exp
Bangalore
Virsl conjunctivitis
Needs to be handled with care.
It is contagious .
Use cotton to wipe and dispose it
Wash hands frequently
Do not touch your eyes
U have to be started on an antibiotic steroid drops and that has to be done only after a ete specialist sees you
Please see an eye specislist now
Dont worry
It can be cured . But eye specialist has to see you personally
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