What Is Conjunctivitis?
3. Signs and Symptoms
In conjunctivitis, there is often redness of the eye due to the inflammation of the conjunctiva. The eyes may appear to be slightly swollen as the inflammation causes swelling of the conjunctiva (also known as chemosis). A patient with conjunctivitis also has watering of the eyes.
However, despite all these symptoms, the visual acuity and pupils should be normal in conjunctivitis. Patients may also complain of a gritty feeling in the affected eyes along with a burning or itching sensation. Besides excessive tearing, there may also be discharge and increased sensitivity to light. Slight blurring of vision may also occur. Medical attention should be sought as soon as possible if it occurs in those who are very young or if there is yellowish or greenish discharge.
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