AskDocDoc
/
/
/
how many days it takes to cure eye flu
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 : 45M : 06S
background image
Click Here
background image
Eye & Vision Disorders
Question #15995
141 days ago
164

how many days it takes to cure eye flu - #15995

Ishaan

I am really freaking out right now because my son came home from school with his eyes all red and watery, and his teacher mentioned something about eye flu which I'd never even heard of! One of the kids in his class had the same symptoms and they got sent home. Anyway, the pediatrician said it was eye flu but didn't really offer me a timeline or anything. Now I'm just googling everything. How many days it takes to cure eye flu usually? I mean is it a few days, or could it be weeks?! My poor kid can barely keep his eyes open, and he is super sensitive to light – like, he's just laying around, and honestly, I’m a bit worried. Do I need to keep him out of school for a certain number of days? Is there also treatment or something to speed up this? How many days it takes to cure eye flu while doing nothing vs on medication? It’s just frustrating not knowing what to expect. Anyone out there dealt with this? How many days it takes to cure eye flu, and what should I be looking for in terms of symptoms getting better? Appreciate any advice on this!

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 indeed a nagging concern, commonly known as viral conjunctivitis, and it typically clears up in 7 to 14 days. In some cases, particularly if it’s severe, it might extend up to 3 weeks, but that’s relatively rare. The sensitivity to light and the struggle to keep his eyes open are common symptoms, and while distressing, they’re usually not signs of anything more serious. While viral forms of conjunctivitis don’t have a specific cure, symptoms can be managed with proper care. Cold compresses can be soothing, and lubricating eye drops, often referred to as artificial tears, can help relieve the discomfort and help flush out any irritants. Importantly, make sure your son doesn’t rub his eyes, as it can worsen the situation or spread the infection to the other eye if it hasn’t been affected yet. It’s also imperative to maintain rigorous hygiene—wash hands frequently and avoid sharing towels or pillowcases during the recovery period to prevent the spread within the household. Regarding school attendance, he should definitely stay home until the symptoms start improving significantly—typically when the redness decreases, and the eyes no longer have a discharge, as the condition is contagious. If you notice no improvement over the expected time, or if symptoms worsen, like increased pain, swelling, or blurred vision, it would be prudent to follow up with his pediatrician. Medications like antibiotic drops or ointments aren’t useful for viral conjunctivitis unless there’s a secondary bacterial infection—but sometimes, doctors might prescribe them to preempt such an occurrence. Resting the eyes—reducing screen time for instance, might also be beneficial. Though frustrating, patience and following these basic care measures should see him through this phase swiftly and safely.

19276 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.


what precautions to be taken in eye flu
treatment for blood clot in eye
health tips for eyes
eye flu spread
eyes in eye flu
eye flu care
eye flu causative agent
how to remove eye swelling
cylindrical eyes
Constant Headache with Eye Pain and Blurry Vision”
How to reduce double vision in the eye
eye flu cure in how many days
why is my left eye twitching
how to know if you have eye flu
home remedies for red eyes
eye drop to prevent eye flu
eye flu treatment
eye flu viral or bacterial
How to reduce inflation of eye squient
tips for healthy eyes
what is the treatment of eye flu
eye flu viral
cylindrical power of eye
which virus causes eye flu
cylindrical number
medication for eye flu
is night blindness curable
how to prevent conjunctivitis
is eye flu a communicable disease
eyedrops for eye flu
how much time it takes to cure eye flu
pink eye flu symptoms
is eye flu spread by seeing
eye flu symtoms
why cylindrical power increases
eye influenza
can eye flu spread by eye contact
can eye flu occur in one eye
how to prevent eye flu from spreading
eye flu contagious
what to do for eye swelling
symptoms for eye flu
eye flu infection
eye flu last for how many days
conjunctivitis food to eat
eye flu ka
how to keep our eyes healthy
poster on eye flu
eye flu precaution
Request to Change Glasses Prescription
is elaneer kuzhambu good for eyes
eyes flew
how to treat swollen eyes
precautions for eye flu
what is cylindrical number of eye
what happens in eye flu
is 0.5 cylindrical power harmful
what is the eye flu
How to removespecs power left eye refractive error6/ 7.5 p
how to reduce swollen eyes
sign and symptoms of eye flu
swollen eye flu
eye flu drops
eye flu how spread
eye flu drops uses
Meri ankh peli peli si ho gyi h
how to make eyes sharper
Eye twitching from last two months.
eye flu types
how to stop watery eyes home remedies
eye flu synonyms
how to treat eye cold
leave application due to eye flu
My eye testand mri are normal still facing issues
eye consultation
Vision imbalance after two eye surgeries
how to remove melanin from eyes
signs of eye flu
how to cure blood clot in eye
how to take precautions for eye flu
what to do when your eyes are swollen
symptoms of eye flue
eye flu best medicine
cylindrical eyesight symptoms
how to get rid of swollen eyes
how to recover from eye flu
Sevear dry eyes problem with catract
eye flu precautions
how to protect eyes from eye flu
how to prevent eye infection
big black dot
Is it normal for my doctor to prescribe new glasses 10 days after cataract surgery?
how to recover from eye flu fast
eye flu prevention
why is there a red spot in my eye
eye flu redness treatment
red eyes home remedies
why eye flu is spreading
how to get rid of eye flu fast
what causes an ocular migraine