Symptoms of conjunctivitis
Red, burning, itchy eyes are most likely to have fallen victim to conjunctivitis. There may also be discharge and a stinging sensation. In very rare cases, inflammation can also lead to complications. In such cases, the cornea and the deeper layers of the eye are also at risk of inflammation.
Is the disease contagious?
As there can be several causes, the infection can be dangerous to others depending on what caused the inflammation. Therefore, it is best to be more cautious with people in the immediate environment while you have an eye problem, for safety reasons.
Treatment of conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis should always be treated by a specialist so that we can get the right, targeted treatment. Treatment with antibiotics, sometimes steroids, or eye drops and ointments may be prescribed by a specialist.
