AskDocDoc
FREE!Ask Doctors — 24/7
Connect with Doctors 24/7. Ask anything, get expert help today.
500 doctors ONLINE
#1 Medical Platform
Ask question for free
00H : 27M : 14S
background image
Click Here
background image
Eye & Vision Disorders
Question #13185
216 days ago
239

other name of eye flu - #13185

Diya

I am really worried about this weird eye thing that’s been going on with me lately. I noticed my eyes feeling super itchy and watering like crazy, and then they got all red and puffy. I thought it was just allergies at first but then I heard about something called conjunctivitis, which I guess is another name of eye flu?? Anyway, I’ve been using some over-the-counter eye drops thinking they’d clear it up but honestly, it seems to be getting worse. I tried looking up the other name of eye flu and got confused because there's like a million terms. Some sources say pink eye, others say viral conjunctivitis and I’m just lost! I really hope I’m not infecting anyone, especially since my kid just got sick too. Can someone explain more about the other name of eye flu and what I should do? Should I see a doctor, or do I wait it out? What even causes this?? I mean, it’s super frustrating trying to figure this out on my own. Please help!

FREE
Question is closed
FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously
Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential.
No sign-up needed.
CTA image asteriksCTA image

Doctors' responses

Eye flu is often referred to as conjunctivitis, which indeed has various forms including viral, bacterial, and allergic conjunctivitis. You’ve also encountered the term “pink eye," a commonly used layman’s term for it. Viral conjunctivitis, which is frequently caused by adenoviruses, is what most people think of as “eye flu,” and it’s quite contagious. The symptoms you’re describing, like red, itchy, and watery eyes, and the fact it’s getting worse might suggest a viral infection, especially if it’s associated with recent upper respiratory symptoms in your household, like a cold or flu. It’s crucial to avoid spreading it further; you should wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, and don’t share towels or pillows.

If over-the-counter drops aren’t helping, you may need to see a healthcare provider. They will assess if you actually have viral conjunctivitis, or something else entirely. Bacterial conjunctivitis is another possibility, and it can require antibiotic eye drops, whereas viral infections don’t respond to antibiotics and are usually left to run their course with supportive care. Allergic conjunctivitis would respond better to antihistamines. If you’re uncertain or it’s impacting your daily life significantly, it is advisable to visit your doctor for a precise diagnosis and tailored treatment. Ensure you inform them about your child’s illness, as this can impact the diagnostic process and ensure appropriate precautions for preventing further spread.

20186 answered questions
90% best answers
Accepted response

0 replies
FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously

Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential. No sign-up needed.

About our doctors

Only qualified doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.


how to keep eyesight healthy
healthy eye tips
how to maintain healthy eyes
Experiencing Eye Pain and Vision Problems
eye blood clot symptoms
how to fix eye flu
eye flu symtoms
What education and daily life is like for an optometrist?
Can I treat my lazy left eye without surgery?
eye flu causative agent
conjunctivitis food to eat
cylindrical eye power symptoms
information about eye flu
how to protect eyes from eye flu
eye drop for eye flue
how to reduce swelling on eyes
how to whiten your eyes naturally
eye flu symptom
eye flu swelling
What to do for swelling and bump inside my left eyelid?
what are symptoms of eye flu
cylindrical power meaning
healthy eyes tips
Dark circles problem ko kese slove kr sakte hai
how did eye flu spread
cylindrical power symptoms
remedies of eye flu
blood clot in eye is it dangerous
how to remove swelling from eyes
roshan eye care
precautions for eye flu
Lagatar bai aankh phadakna
what is night blindness how can it be cured
how the eye flu spread
how to reduce eyes swelling
conjunctivitis eye flu treatment
how to keep eye healthy
eye flu viral
eye flu spread
black dots in vision
eye flu can be in one eye
eye flu infection
eye flu treatment
What to do for dark circles under my eyes that look like they are painted black after 6 years?
how to stop watery eyes at home
cylindrical eye power means
eye flu remedy
what is the eye flu
how eye flu spread from one person to another
eye flu medicine eye drops
how to cure blood clot in eye
cylindrical power causes
What to do for eye strain and irritation after using my phone?
How to get blood clot clear from the eye
how to swell your eyes
Vision imbalance after two eye surgeries
does eye flu happen in one eye
How to reduce inflation of eye squient
is 0.5 cylindrical power harmful
eye flu eyes
What to do for eye strain and irritation from phone screen use?
how to cure eye flu in one day
sign and symptoms of eye flu
initial symptoms of eye flu
which virus causes eye flu
eye flu drops
Irritating Eyelid Twitching and Blinking
symptoms of power in eyes
How to treat chalazion that causes swollen eyelids and eyelash loss?
eye fku
how to cure eye flu
eye flu best medicine
how many days it takes to recover from eye flu
how to get rid of eye flu fast
eye flu types
is eye flu a communicable disease
what to do when your eyes are swollen
How to deal with Gulucoma. Pilocar 2% is not suited. It getting energy.
What is staphyloma in the eye and how is it related to my severe eye pain?
eye flu synonyms
prevention of eye flu
can i get eye flu again
can you get the flu in your eye
Chronic peeiorbital edema
cylindrical eye number
Is it normal for my doctor to prescribe new glasses 10 days after cataract surgery?
how to prevent eye infection
how to care eye flu
what causes watery eyes
can i use phone in eye flu
eye flu precautions
eye flu application in english
is conjunctivitis and eye flu same
What to do for persistent discomfort in my left eye with no visible cause?
how to remove melanin from eyes
why do my eyes have black spots
how to cure eye flu fast at home
how much time it takes to cure eye flu
Remove darkness
eye flu protection