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OphthalmologicalMildContagious
Conjunctivitis
Ophthalmology · Ophthalmological
Mild
Severity
Very common — one of the most frequent reasons for eye clinic visits worldwide
Prevalence
Yes
Contagious
Ophthalmology
Specialist
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💊Treatment Options
- 1Viral conjunctivitis is managed supportively with cool compresses
- 2lubricating drops
- 3and time
- 4since antibiotics are ineffective against viruses. Bacterial conjunctivitis is treated with topical antibiotic eye drops or ointment prescribed by a physician. Allergic conjunctivitis responds well to antihistamine or mast-cell stabilizer eye drops along with avoiding the triggering allergen wherever possible.
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