AskDocDoc
/
/
/
what is the treatment of 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 : 09M : 21S
background image
Click Here
background image
Eye & Vision Disorders
Question #19338
108 days ago
171

what is the treatment of eye flu - #19338

Parthiv

I am dealing with this really annoying thing that started a few days ago. My eyes got super red and watery, like they were crying all day. I thought maybe it was allergies at first, but then my friend said it might be something called eye flu. I had no idea what that even means. I mean, what is the treatment of eye flu? I tried to look it up online, but, ya know, everything sounds so confusing. I get blurry vision sometimes too, and that just makes everything harder. My coworker had similar symptoms last month, and they said it took weeks to go away! It’s freaking me out a bit because I don’t want to feel like this for that long. The weird part is I don’t have other flu symptoms like fever or chills. Could it still be eye flu? I’m worried that maybe it’s something serious, or should I just stick with home remedies for now? Like, what is the treatment of eye flu? Should I see an eye doctor or just get some over-the-counter drops? Any advice would be great! Thanks!

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

What you’re experiencing does sound like conjunctivitis, often referred to as “eye flu,” which is an inflammation of the lining of your eye and eyelid. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies, or irritants. The fact that you don’t have systemic flu symptoms like fever suggests it might not be linked to a broader infection, so don’t worry too much about that being part of the problem. If it’s viral conjunctivitis, common causes include adenoviruses, and typically, it resolves on its own within a couple of weeks. There’s no specific antiviral treatment recommended, so the focus is on relieving symptoms. Use cool compresses on your eyes or artificial tears (available over-the-counter) to soothe them. Avoid rubbing your eyes and make sure to wash your hands regularly to prevent spreading the infection to others or worsening it for yourself. If it turns out to be bacterial, symptoms might include more mucous or thick discharge, and in such cases, you might need antibiotic eye drops or ointments prescribed by a healthcare provider. The blurry vision you’re experiencing could be due to eye discharge or irritation, but if it persists or worsens, seek evaluation by an eye doctor to rule out other causes. Allergic conjunctivitis typically involves itching and occurs alongside other allergy symptoms, managed with antihistamine eye drops or oral medications. Before jumping to conclusions, try the non-prescription methods mentioned and monitor your symptoms. If they worsen or don’t improve, see a healthcare provider to pinpoint the cause and get personalized treatment advice. If there’s any sharp pain, vision changes, or very high sensitivity to light, get to an emergency department or an ophthalmologist as soon as possible since these can be red flags for more severe conditions.

19247 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 get rid of eye flu fast
precautions for eye flu
5 ways of caring for the eye
eye flu how spread
Vision imbalance after two eye surgeries
how to make eyes sharper
eyes flew
how to reduce swollen eyes
does amla improve eyesight
Sevear dry eyes problem with catract
eye flu synonyms
eye flu viral
cylindrical power of eye
eye flu care
symptoms for eye flu
how to know if you have eye flu
how to take precautions for eye flu
eye flu types
eye flu cure in how many days
treatment for blood clot in eye
why is my left eye twitching
how much time it takes to cure eye flu
home remedies for red eyes
poster on eye flu
how to prevent conjunctivitis
can eye flu spread by eye contact
eye flu drops uses
big black dot
eye flu eye flu
how to recover from eye flu
eye flu drops
health tips for eyes
how to recover from eye flu fast
eye flu prevention
cylindrical eyesight symptoms
signs of eye flu
eye flu precautions
eye flu best medicine
how to treat eye cold
leave application due to eye flu
eyes in eye flu
medication for eye flu
what to do when your eyes are swollen
Request to Change Glasses Prescription
eye flu redness treatment
what to do for eye swelling
is 0.5 cylindrical power harmful
how to fix eye flu
eye flu last for how many days
how to cure blood clot in eye
how to remove melanin from eyes
eye flu infection
how many days it takes to cure eye flu
eye flu remedy
how to prevent eye flu from spreading
tips for healthy eyes
eye flu causative agent
eye influenza
is elaneer kuzhambu good for eyes
red eyes home remedies
swollen eye flu
flu eye
eyedrops for eye flu
why is there a red spot in my eye
eye flu ka
how to keep our eyes healthy
eye consultation
eye flu spread
eye flu symtoms
sign and symptoms of eye flu
eye flu precaution
how to stop watery eyes home remedies
conjunctivitis food to eat
what precautions to be taken in eye flu
is eye flu a communicable disease
Is it normal for my doctor to prescribe new glasses 10 days after cataract surgery?
is night blindness curable
how to treat swollen eyes
symptoms of eye flue
eye flu ka upchar
why cylindrical power increases
eye flu treatment
Meri ankh peli peli si ho gyi h
pink eye flu symptoms
what is the eye flu
how to prevent eye infection
which virus causes eye flu
eye flu is a communicable disease
How to reduce inflation of eye squient
cylindrical eye number
is eye flu spread by seeing
Eye twitching from last two months.
eye flu contagious
cylindrical number
eye flu solution
eye flu viral or bacterial
cylindrical power
why eye flu is spreading
what is cylindrical number of eye
cylindrical eyes