eye disorders
Viral Conjunctivitis
Treatment of Viral Conjunctivitis
Supportive measures Viral conjunctivitis is highly contagious, and transmission precautions must be followed. Physicianstake the following precautions to avoid transmitting infection: Use hand sanitizer or wash their hands properly (fully lather hands, scrub hands for at least 20 seconds, rinse well, and turn off the water using a paper towel) Disinfect equipment after examining patients Patientsshould do the following: Use hand sanitizer and/or wash their hands thoroughly after touching their eyes or nasal secretions Avoid touching the noninfected eye after touching the infected eye Avoid sharing towels or pillows Avoid swimming in pools Eyes should be kept free of discharge and should not be patched. Small children with conjunctivitis should be kept home from school to avoid spreading the infection. acetate 4 times a day). Corticosteroids, if prescribed, are usually prescribed by an ophthalmologist. Herpes Simplex Keratitis must be ruled out first (by 