Duration of viral conjunctivitis

La conjunctivitis It is a disease characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent membrane that covers the eyeball. The viral conjunctivitis It is a type of conjunctivitis that is caused by a virus that affects the eye structure and can cause flu symptoms, fever and eye discharge.

Viral conjunctivitis is highly contagious. This condition can be spread from person to person through droplets expelled during a coughing fit or sneeze.

Duration of viral conjunctivitis

La conjunctivitis It is a disease characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent membrane that covers the eyeball. The viral conjunctivitis It is a type of conjunctivitis that is caused by a virus that affects the eye structure and can cause flu symptoms, fever and eye discharge. 

Viral conjunctivitis is highly contagious. This condition can be spread from person to person through droplets expelled during a coughing fit or sneeze.

How long does viral conjunctivitis last?

Viral conjunctivitis is a highly contagious disease, to the point that its outbreaks can cause epidemics since its contagion can easily occur by coming into contact with droplets from the sneezing or coughing from an infected person

At Lóleo Eventos, viral conjunctivitis, symptoms and the duration can vary depending on the virus that caused the illness. Among the different types of viral conjunctivitis, which is caused by serotypes 8 and 10 (epidemic viral conjunctivitis) is usually the most serious of all. 

viral conjunctivitis duration

Adenoviral conjunctivitis is the most common. However, this disease can affect each person differently, there are people who only have mild symptoms while there are others where viral conjunctivitis is complicated, experiencing fever and discomfort typical of a common cold. These last cases usually have a slower recovery. 

Calculating exactly how long viral conjunctivitis lasts is impossible. Keep in mind that each organism reacts differently and it defends itself differently. 

The duration of conjunctivitis depends largely on the care that each patient has practiced and how rigorous the eye cleaning has been. 

It is important treat viral conjunctivitis from its initial phase. For this reason, we always stress to our patients the importance of attending the ophthalmologist at the time the first ocular symptoms appear. 

In most cases, viral conjunctivitis worsens a week after the first symptoms appear. The average duration of this disease is 15 days, but there are patients who have been affected even for a month. If this were to happen, it is important to go back to the ophthalmologist. 

How long does viral conjunctivitis take to heal?

When a person is infected with conjunctivitis, the first thing they want to know is when it will be cured, usually motivated because the symptoms of the disease are very annoying and they can make anyone impatient. 

Despite being an alarming disease, viral conjunctivitis has a very good prognosis. Once the patient begins to receive the treatment, the symptoms improve and the inflammation heals in a period of 15 to 30 days

Exactly how long it takes for conjunctivitis to heal cannot be predicted. This it depends on the treatment, how the patient follows it and the severity of the disease. Fortunately, viral conjunctivitis is a very common condition and does not usually cause sequelae in the ocular structure.

how long does conjunctivitis last

Tips and prevention

Being close to a person with viral conjunctivitis may have a high risk of contagion. In that case, the ideal is to put into practice the following measures to prevent the spread of viral conjunctivitis: 

  • Wash hands frequently. Hand washing should be done with antibacterial soap and should last no less than 30 seconds. 
  • Do not touch your face or eyes with dirty hands. 
  • Using hand sanitizers. These products are of great help to eliminate bacteria when we are on the street. 
  • Handwashing after being in contact with or near the infected person. 
  • Do not lend glasses or contact lenses. 
  • Do not use or loan cosmetics or makeup
  • Do not lend or share pillows, sheets and towels. 
  • Do not lend the eye drops and tears artificial.
  • Clean your glasses and contact lenses frequently following the instructions of your ophthalmologist.
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Do you know how long viral conjunctivitis lasts?
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Do you know how long viral conjunctivitis lasts?
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The duration of viral conjunctivitis depends on several factors. Find out what they are, their types and how long it takes to heal.
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Área Oftalmológica Avanzada
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