Oct 20, 2025 · Viral conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is a highly contagious type of eye infection caused by a virus. It occurs when a viral infection leads to inflammation of the conjunctiva, the …

Jan 10, 2025 · Pink eye is most often caused by a viral infection. It also can be caused by a bacterial infection, an allergic reaction or — in babies — an incompletely opened tear duct. Though pink eye …

Aug 28, 2023 · Conjunctivitis is one of the most common causes of red-eye and affects patients of all ages and socioeconomic class. Viral conjunctivitis is responsible for the majority of infectious …

Apr 15, 2024 · Most cases of viral pink eye are mild. It usually clears up in 7 to 14 days without treatment and without any long-term consequences. However, in some cases, viral conjunctivitis can …

Jul 16, 2025 · Viral conjunctivitis is the most common and contagious type of pink eye. Viral conjunctivitis usually causes burning, red eyes with a watery discharge. Viral pink eye is very …

There is no medication for viral conjunctivitis and it does not respond to antibiotic drops, as it is not caused by bacteria. The recommended treatment for viral conjunctivitis is to use chilled artificial …

Viral conjunctivitis is a highly contagious, acute conjunctival infection usually caused by an adenovirus. Symptoms include irritation, photophobia, and watery discharge. Diagnosis is clinical; sometimes …

Apr 7, 2025 · Conjunctivitis is the name for inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the thin layer of tissue on the inside of the eyelids and which covers the white part of the eye.

Sep 17, 2024 · Viral conjunctivitis often is caused by one of the adenoviruses, a family of viruses that usually causes colds (upper respiratory illnesses). In temperate climates, adenoviruses are most …

In children, infectious conjunctivitis is caused by a similar number of bacterial and viral conjunctivitis cases. Viral: the most common cause of infectious conjunctivitis in the adult population (80%) and is …