Possible Conjuctivitis and Treatment for Eye Infections Posted: 01-20-06 18:32pm
In the past week my right eye has got so
sore and has been so itchy.It has got
worse and seems like its spreading to the
other eye as well.Both my eyes are just
bloodshot and I cant touch them they are
that sore.What should I do and what can it
be
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General Q&A Answer A231 Posted: 01-29-06 09:13am
It sounds as if you are experiencing acute
conjunctive inflammation(conjunctivitis).
The conjunctivitis is probably caused by a
viral infection. Adenoviruses are the most
common agents but there could be HSV-1
present, too. You can go to your doctor
and ask that s/he prescribe you some
antiseptic eye-drops. Antibiotic eye-drops
are given when the infecting agent is
bacterium or to prevent further bacterial
super-infection in case of viral
conjunctivitis. Acyclovir is given for
HSV-infections (locally and orally).
Corticosteroids are not recommended for
viral infections but they can be given in
severe cases to prevent more damage and
complications.
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