You may have itchy eyes if you have allergic conjunctivitis. an enlarged lymph node (gland) in front of the ear.a sticky coating on the eyelashes – usually when you first wake up in the morning.If you have infective conjunctivitis, you may also have: Only one eye tends to be affected at first, but symptoms usually affect both eyes within a few hours. a discharge – the conjunctiva contains thousands of cells that produce mucus and tiny glands that produce tears – inflammation causes the glands to become overactive, so that they produce more water and mucus.eye redness – as a result of the inflammation and widening of the tiny blood vessels in the conjunctiva (the thin layer of cells covering the front of the eyes).However, the two main symptoms are usually: The symptoms of conjunctivitis will depend on what's causing the condition. Read more about the complications of conjunctivitis in cases of infective conjunctivitis, the infection can spread to other areas of the body, triggering more serious secondary infections, such as meningitis.a severe case of allergic conjunctivitis can lead to scarring in the eye.ComplicationsĬonjunctivitis can be a frustrating condition – particularly allergic conjunctivitis – but in most cases it doesn't pose a serious threat to health.Ĭomplications of conjunctivitis are rare, but when they do occur they can be serious and include: Generally, adults who work in close contact with others, or share equipment such as phones and computers, shouldn't return to work until the discharge has cleared up. If there are a number of conjunctivitis cases at your child's school or nursery, you may be advised to keep them away until their infection has cleared up. Public Health Scotland (PHS) advises that you don't need to stay away from work or school if you or your child has conjunctivitis, unless you (or they) are feeling particularly unwell. intense redness in one eye or both eyes.Washing your hands regularly and not sharing pillows or towels will help prevent it spreading. Any sticky or crusty coating on the eyelids or lashes can be cleansed with cotton wool and water. It's best not to wear contact lenses until the symptoms have cleared up. If possible, you should avoid the substance that triggered the allergy. Irritant conjunctivitis will clear up as soon as whatever is causing it is removed.Īllergic conjunctivitis can usually be treated with anti-allergy medications such as antihistamines. In severe cases, antibiotic eye drops can be used to clear the infection. If treatment is needed, the type of treatment will depend on the cause. Treatment isn't usually needed for conjunctivitis, because the symptoms often clear up within a couple of weeks. Read more about the causes of conjunctivitis Treating conjunctivitis the eye coming into contact with things that can irritate the conjunctiva, such as shampoo or chlorinated water, or a loose eyelash rubbing against the eye – this is known as irritant conjunctivitis.an allergic reaction to a substance such as pollen or dust mites – this is known as allergic conjunctivitis.a bacterial or viral infection – this is known as infective conjunctivitis.The conjunctiva can become inflamed as a result of: Read more about the symptoms of conjunctivitisĬonjunctivitis can affect one eye at first, but usually affects both eyes after a few hours.
Other symptoms of conjunctivitis include itchiness and watering of the eyes, and sometimes a sticky coating on the eyelashes (if it's caused by an allergy). People often refer to conjunctivitis as red eye. Conjunctivitis is a common condition that causes redness and inflammation of the thin layer of tissue that covers the front of the eye (the conjunctiva).
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