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Contact us quickly if you have pain, reduced vision, sensitivity to light or if you wear contact lenses.
Three types
Bacterial
Yellow or greenish pus, and the eyelids stick together in the morning. Often clears by itself within a week.
Viral
Red, watery eye, often after a cold. Very contagious and can last 1–3 weeks.
Allergic
Itching, redness and swelling of both eyes, often in the pollen season or after contact with animals.
What you can do yourself
- Clean your eyes with lukewarm water and a clean tissue
- Wash your hands often and do not share towels
- Take a break from contact lenses and eye make-up
- For allergy, antihistamine eye drops from the pharmacy can help
For bacterial conjunctivitis, antibiotic eye drops can shorten the course.
See a doctor quickly if you have
- Pain in the eye, not just irritation
- Reduced or blurred vision
- Sensitivity to light
- A red eye and wear contact lenses, as it may be an infection of the cornea
- No improvement after a week
A red, painful eye with reduced vision is rarely ordinary conjunctivitis and should be examined by an eye doctor.
This text is general information and does not replace an examination. If you are unsure about your symptoms, call us.