Question
My six-year-old son has been experiencing red eyes for the past two months. After diagnosis, it was found to be acute conjunctivitis, and after a month of applying eye drops, the condition has not improved, and blinking has become more severe. What should be done in this situation?
Answer
Red eye disease is acute (catarrhal) conjunctivitis, which usually occurs 1-2 days after infection and often appears in both eyes simultaneously. The symptoms include marked congestion of the conjunctiva and a large amount of mucopurulent discharge. Generally, red eye does not affect vision, but sometimes due to discharge adhering to the cornea, it may temporarily cause blurred vision. The symptoms will disappear immediately after cleaning. Red eye disease is a common eye condition but should not be ignored. Being infectious, treatment should be active and comprehensive. It is recommended to undergo treatment under the guidance of a doctor.