Conjunctivitis: A Comprehensive Understanding

What are the common causes of conjunctivitis?

• Excessive sunlight exposure

• Viral or bacterial infections, allergic reactions, and irritants

• Genetic predisposition

• Lack of sleep

List the symptoms associated with conjunctivitis.

• Redness, itching, burning, excessive tearing, gritty feeling in the eye

• Blurred vision, dry eyes, headache, runny nose, fever

• Cough, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, loss of taste and smell

• Swelling, double vision, watery eyes, sensitivity to light, eye pain

Name the different types of conjunctivitis and briefly explain each type.

• Infectious, Non-infectious, Contagious

• Viral, Bacterial, Allergic

• Acute, Chronic, Subacute

• Red, Green, Blue

Explain the pathological process involved in conjunctivitis.

• Inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by viruses, bacteria, allergens, or irritants.

• Inflammation of the cornea caused by lack of sleep.

• Inflammation of the optic nerve caused by excessive screen time.

• Inflammation of the retina caused by excessive sunlight exposure.

What are the common therapeutic interventions for conjunctivitis?

• Eye patch, nasal spray, and warm water rinse

• Sunglasses, eye drops, and hot compresses

• Oral antibiotics, steroid cream, and ear drops

• Antibiotic eye drops, antihistamine eye drops, and cold compresses

How does bacterial conjunctivitis differ from viral conjunctivitis in terms of symptoms?

• Bacterial conjunctivitis causes a watery discharge, while viral conjunctivitis causes a thick yellow or green discharge.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis causes redness in the eye, while viral conjunctivitis causes no redness.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis presents with a thick yellow or green discharge, while viral conjunctivitis causes a watery discharge.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis does not cause any discharge, while viral conjunctivitis causes a thick yellow or green discharge.

Discuss the role of allergens in causing allergic conjunctivitis.

• Allergens have no impact on allergic conjunctivitis

• Allergens only cause symptoms in the skin, not the eyes

• Allergens are beneficial for treating allergic conjunctivitis

• Allergens trigger an immune response in the eyes, leading to symptoms such as redness, itching, and swelling.

What are the potential complications of untreated conjunctivitis?

• Dry eyes, cataracts, and glaucoma

• Conjunctival hemorrhage, eye twitching, and photophobia

• Retinal detachment, macular degeneration, and color blindness

• Corneal ulcers, keratitis, and vision loss

Explain the difference between acute and chronic conjunctivitis.

• Acute conjunctivitis is sudden and short-term, while chronic conjunctivitis is long-lasting.

• Acute conjunctivitis is caused by a virus, while chronic conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria.

• Acute conjunctivitis is treated with antibiotics, while chronic conjunctivitis is treated with antiviral medication.

• Acute conjunctivitis is painless, while chronic conjunctivitis is painful.

How does conjunctivitis in newborns differ from conjunctivitis in adults?

• Causes and underlying conditions differ

• Symptoms are the same

• Treatment is the same

• Age is the only difference