Viral Conjunctivitis (non-EKC)

Viral Conjunctivitis (non-EKC)
		SYMPTOMS	Tearing \| Itch \| Discomfort \| Blurry vision
		SIGNS	Conjunctival injection \| Follicles \| Chemosis \| Tearing \| Preauricular lymphadenopathy
		WORK-UP	Thorough history. Slit lamp examination
		TREATMENT	Observation, preservative-free artificial tears, cool compresses \| While steroids may prolong the infectious period, they are often used clinically to alleviate symptoms - Pred Forte 1% or Lotemax 1 gtt OU qid x 1 wk
		FOLLOW-UP	1 week during treatment
		ADDITIONAL LAB \| TESTS	None
		ETIOLOGY	Usually adenovirus
		DIFFERENTIAL DX	Allergic conjunctivitis \| VKC \| Dry eye syndrome
		NOTES	Ask about recent upper respiratory infections or illnesses \| True viral conjunctivitis is usually self-limited \| Patients should take extra care of exposure and hygiene due to the contagious nature of viral conjunctivitis.