viral conjunctivitis

Antibiotics will not help this condition! It is very contagious, so time away from work is recommended. Steroids, artificial tears, and cold paks can relieve symptoms.

Did you know viruses can cause an angry, red eye? Viral conjunctivitis is a type of pink eye that is highly contagious, because airborne viruses can be spread through sneezing and coughing. If you’ve had an upper respiratory infection, such as the measles, the flu, or the common cold, you are more susceptible to viralContinue reading “An Angry, Red Eye”