Acute Viral Conjunctivitis Author: Stephen Orlin, MD
Editorial changes - 2008-03-26
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Follow-up

Follow-up patients with acute conjunctivitis within 2 weeks. C

  • Ask the patient about persistence of symptoms such as blurred vision and discomfort.
  • Take history of other family members or coworkers with conjunctivitis to confirm the diagnosis of viral infection.
  • Refer to an ophthalmologist for examination of cornea with a slit lamp to look for corneal infiltrates if there is blurred vision, foreign body sensation, or photophobia suggesting corneal involvement.
  • Refer to an ophthalmologist for persistence of conjunctivitis beyond 2 weeks.
  • Consider discontinuation of topical medication if eye redness persists.
  • See table Elements of Follow-up for Conjunctivitis.
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Robert Sambursky, MD, editorial consultant, Chief Medical Officer for Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc.;served as consultant for Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc.;received an honoraria for Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc.;serves as consultant for Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc; owns stock options in Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc.;served as board member or director for Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc.;received grants and has grants pending from Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc.;and has received patents and has patents pending for Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc.. Stephen Orlin, MD has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations.

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