II. Epidemiology
- Extremely contagious form of Viral Conjunctivitis
- Summer outbreaks most common
- Virus is shed for 14 days
III. Causes
- Adenovirus subtypes
IV. Symptoms
- Marked Conjunctival Hyperemia
- Epiphora (Eye tearing)
- Onset in one eye that spreads to the other
- Eye Pain (if Corneal involvement)
- Blurred Vision
V. Signs
- Chemosis (Edema of Conjunctiva around the Cornea)
- Superficial viral Corneal infiltrates
VI. Complications
VII. Course
- Resolution in 2 to 8 weeks
- Eye Pain may persist for more than a month
- Contagious for 14 days after the start of symptoms in the second eye
VIII. Management
- No specific treatment
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Corneal infiltrates with Decreased Visual Acuity:
- Topical Steroids
- Ophthalmology referral for serial exams
- Prevent spread to other patients