Conjunctiva
Viral Conjunctivitis
Also known as: pink eye, watery red eye, adenoviral conjunctivitis, epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, EKC, viral pink eye, acute follicular conjunctivitis
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Overview
The most common cause of infectious conjunctivitis. Usually adenoviral, self-limiting, and highly contagious. Managed with supportive care and strict hygiene to limit spread.
What OptoGuide™ covers for viral conjunctivitis
- Recognition patterns — symptoms, signs, and differentiators
- Don't-miss risks and escalation triggers
- Management tiers with linked Australian therapeutics
- Referral urgency, specialty, and letter drafting
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