Following adenoviral eye infections, subepithelial infiltrates and inflammation can be found in the eye that can last for longer periods. These post-adenoviral subepithelial keratitis are thought to occur due to delayed hypersensitivity reactions. It is an immune response to the virus or viral antigens in the eye (corneal stroma). Corticosteroids can help to reduce the inflammatory response in the eye. These usually resolve in a few weeks to months.
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Why is my vision blurry after getting pink eye?
Query: Hi doctor, My age is 26. My problem started with an incident while cutting my nail and a piece of the nail hit my right eye. Luckily, it was a minor cut. I consult with a doctor and his medicine solved my problem. After some days, conjunctivitis attacked my right eye and spread into both the eyes. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the history you described, I think you had adenoviral conjunctivitis and after that blurry vision was due to post adenoviral subepithelial keratitis. Sometimes, adenoviral is resolved without involving the cornea. But, if it involve, then the problem will take time... Read Full »
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