What Is Acute Conjunctivitis?

Under normal circumstances, the conjunctiva has a certain defense ability, but when the defense ability weakens or external pathogenic factors increase, it will cause inflammation of the conjunctival tissue. This inflammation is collectively called conjunctivitis. According to the course of disease can be divided into superacute, acute, subacute, chronic conjunctivitis.

Basic Information

Also known as

"Outbreak of fire eye, red eye,"

Visiting department

Ophthalmology

Common locations

Eye conjunctiva

Common causes

Bacteria and virus infection

Common symptoms

Foreign body sensation, burning sensation, itching, tearing, etc.

Clinical manifestations of acute conjunctivitis

Conscious symptoms include foreign body sensation, burning sensation, itching, and tearing. Signs often include: conjunctival hyperemia and edema; increased secretion; subconjunctival hemorrhage; nipple hyperplasia; follicle formation; membrane or pseudomembrane formation; swollen and tender tender lymph nodes in the ear.

Diagnosis of acute conjunctivitis

It can be diagnosed based on its clinical symptoms and signs, and also rely on laboratory tests, including cytology, pathogen culture, immunology and serology.

Acute conjunctivitis treatment

First cause treatment. The main treatment is local administration, which can be supplemented with systemic medication if necessary. Do not bandage the affected eye for acute conjunctivitis.

Acute conjunctivitis prevention

Infectious conjunctivitis can cause epidemic infection, so it must be isolated and prevented. Prevent cross infection.