B30.1+ (H13.1*)
DESCRIPTION
Adenovirus is a common cause of infective conjunctivitis. It may be unilateral but is usually bilateral.
Clinical features:
- Viral conjunctivitis may be associated with an upper respiratory tract infection.
- A burning, sandy, or gritty feeling in the eyes.
- Morning crusting followed by watery discharge.
- Preauricular lymphadenopathy may be present.
The condition is self-limiting but eye irritation and discharge may get worse for 3-5 days before getting better and symptoms can persist for 2-3 weeks.
MEDICINE TREATMENT
- Sodium chloride 0.9%, eye washes or irrigation.
If sodium chloride 0.9% is not available use cooled boiled water/sterile water.
- Oxymetazoline 0.025%, ophthalmic drops, instil 1 drop 6 hourly for 7 days.