Is worsening eye redness for ten days a sign of viral conjunctivitis?

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I understand your concern. I would like to know a few details about your symptoms. Are there any itching or burning sensations? Do you experience blurred vision? Is your pain radiating to the back of the head? What kind of auto-immune condition do you have? Is there a swelling (enlarged painful lymph nodes in front of your ear or any pre-auricular lymph nodes)? Flu-like symptoms may indicate an adenovirus infection, which can occasionally cause viral conjunctivitis. However, it could take up to 15 days for symptoms to disappear. Therefore, consult an ophthalmologist (a specialist who diagnoses and treats all eye diseases) for a thorough examination of your eyes. After 10 to 12 days of initial symptoms, an adenoviral infection (a group of common viruses that infect the lining of the eyes) can cause corneal lesions that must be treated with various medications. Use a lubricating eye drop. I suggest you use Refresh Liquigel (Carboxymethylcellulose) eye drops 5 to 6 times daily for ten days. Since you have already used antibiotics, there is no need to retake them because they only prevent secondary bacterial infections which you have already treated. Visine (Tetrahydrozoline Ophthalmic) eye drops can be used daily to relieve congestion. Please answer all these questions for better evaluation and assessment of the condition. We need to rule out acute anterior uveitis, which can sometimes manifest as pain and blurry vision in people with auto-immune diseases.

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I understand your concern.

I recommend you use the lubricating and decongestant eye drops as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we cannot rule out anterior uveitis for the time being. However, watch for visual deterioration, pain, or light intolerance (photophobia). Consult an ophthalmologist if you have any of these symptoms as soon as possible. To check for corneal lesions caused by viral conjunctivitis, use a mirror and look closely at the center of the eye (cornea). If you notice multiple tiny spots on it, you will need to use a different eye drop, which an ophthalmologist can only prescribe. The eye drops I mentioned earlier are readily available at all pharmacies. Please do not be too concerned about it. You will be fine.