conjuctivitis is defined as Inflammation or infection of the outer membrane of the eyeball and the inner eyelid. It is also known by the name Pink eye. Conjunctivitis can be considered as allergic, viral or bacterial viral conjunctivitis is the most common among all and is highly contagious one so the presentation describes the basic overview on viral conjunctivitis

1. Viral Conjunctivitis
Dr. Chavan P.R.
Pharm D

2. Index
• Definition
• Typewise differenciation
• Causes
• Pathophysiology
• Clinical presentations
• Diagnosis
• Preventive measures
• Treatment

3. Definition
• Inflammation or infection of the outer
membrane of the eyeball and the inner eyelid.
• It is also known by the name Pink eye.
• Conjunctivitis can be considered as allergic,
viral or bacterial

4. Differentiation

5. Causes
• Adenovirus
• Enteroviruses
• Herpes simplex virus, the cold sore virus, which usually affects
only one eye
• Herpes zoster ophthalmicus, associated with shingles
• Molluscum contagiosum, also known as water warts
• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella, also known as German measles
• Infectious mononucleosis
• Parammyxovirus
• HIV
• ARBOR virus

6. Pathophysiology
Conjuctival discharge
Conjuctival tissue response
Cellular response
Vascular response

7. Clinical presentations
• Pinkness or, typically, intense redness of the eye
• Burning, a sensation of grittiness or mild pain or
discomfort in the eye
• Watery discharge from the eye, sometimes with a small
amount of mucus
• Crustiness around the eyelids upon waking in the morning
• Swollen, red eyelids
• Slight sensitivity to bright light
• Swelling of the lymph nodes in front of the ears
• Other symptoms of viral infection, e.g. runny nose, sore
throat and cough in the case of a cold

8. Diagnosis
• Can be diagnosed at home and treated as well
• Medical history
• History of infectious contact
• In severe cases eye discharge taken for further
assessment

9. Complications
• Ulcers and inflammation of the cornea
(keratitis)
• Scarring of the eye and damage to vision

10. Prevention
• Avoiding contact with people who have pink
eye
• Maintaining good hygiene, such as washing
your hands often with soap and water, or
using hand sanitizer
• Avoiding touching your eyes when your hands
are not clean

11. • Maintaining good hygiene, such as washing your
hands often with soap and water, or using hand
sanitizer, especially after treating the eyes
• Cleaning your spectacles
• Avoiding touching the eyes other than when
treating them, as this can spread the virus
• Washing pillowcases and towels often and
avoiding sharing them with others

12. • Avoiding sharing makeup and eye drops
• When necessary, staying off school or work
until symptoms of viral conjunctivitis have
cleared; this is generally when the eyes are no
longer red and irritated
• Avoiding the use of swimming pools

13. Treatment
• Mild forms can be cured by own within 1-3 weeks
• Applying a cold or warm compress, a clean cloth that has
been soaked in water to the eye
• Gently cleaning discharge from the eye with a clean
cloth, sterile pad or cotton wool soaked in water
• Applying lubricating eye drops to the eye (artificial tears)
and are available without a prescription. Care must be
taken not to use the drops in the other eye if only one
eye is infected

14. • Applying antihistamine/decongestant eye
drops, which are often available without a
prescription; these may help to reduce
irritation
• Avoiding the use of contact lenses until the
infection has cleared
• Antibiotics not needed

15. Drugs used in viral conjuctivitis are mostly
• Idoxuridine
• Acyclovir
• Famciclovir
• Valacyclovir
• Ganciclovir
• Foscarnet

16. Mechanism of antiviral agents

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