conjunctivitis or conjunctivitis (conjunctivitis) It can be caused by many reasons, such as infection, allergies, exposure to chemicals, etc., but it is common. and very easy to communicate with is viral conjunctivitis Through contact through tears through direct contact with hands. or tools And to touch another person’s eye or get dirty water in the eye but not through the air or eating together This disease is common during the rainy season. This usually happens in communities where people live together, although the severity of the disease is not high. and it can heal on its own
Doctor confirms that COVID XBB.1.16 is still not a cause for concern, the symptoms are not serious
The Ministry of Public Health recommends an annual COVID vaccination The COVID epidemic is expected to be severe during the rainy season.
The symptoms of the disease are found after 1-2 days after the contaminated hand or object directly touches the eye. The symptoms start on the conjunctiva which covers the inside to the eyelids and sclera. There is also a lot of eye starch. it may be clear or pale yellow mucus due to a concomitant bacterial infection Mainly in one eye However, the infection usually has many symptoms in the first 4 – 7 days, but will go away on its own in about 7 – 14 days if there are no complications. As for the treatment, it will focus on treating the symptoms of the disease. and limit the spread of the virus until symptoms have improved because there is no direct antiviral drug
Red eyes caused by COVID? Is it only with strain XBB.1.16 ?
Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society It was said in 2020 that the red eye from being infected with COVID-19 Found symptoms that occurred in the eye only about 1-3%, while Facebook Royal College of Ophthalmologists Thailand Royal College of Ophthalmologists He explained the issue in 2021 that red eye symptoms from COVID There are many reasons. Most of them came from conjunctivitis. (conjunctivitis) 0.8-31%
Features of conjunctivitis from a COVID infection?
It looks like normal viral conjunctivitis. In addition to red eyes There may be watery eyes, clear eye discharge, mucous appearance. by these symptoms Not specific to a COVID infection
Suspected appendicitis caused by a COVID infection?
COVID-19 patients In general, there must be other physical symptoms. covid infection, such as respiratory symptoms However, patients infected with COVID can only show eye symptoms. But is found in a very small part. who found that if the symptoms of COVID infection were severe found eye symptoms Conjunctivitis is more common.
other eye symptoms as a result of a COVID infection In addition to red eye symptoms, these include:
- Retina: COVID infection can trigger some diseases of the retina. Vitreous inflammation can be detected.
- retinal vein occlusion
- retinitis
- unusually clear image
- pick the whites of the eyes
- iris or uveitis (uveitis)
Retinal features are not specific to COVID infection. Depends on the history and other physical symptoms. to assist with diagnosis
Behavior during COVID for the public
- If you have red eyes Don’t panic that you are infected with COVID. due to conjunctivitis from COVID It is much less common than conjunctivitis from other causes. And there are often other physical symptoms associated with a COVID infection. If you are coming for an examination, collect information to inform the doctor about the symptoms of conjunctivitis. Eye discharge characteristics other physical symptoms and the risk of contracting COVID
- Contact lenses should be avoided. because of the opportunity to touch It is recommended to wear glasses instead.
- People with conjunctivitis are not advised to go to the pool during this time because if they are infected with COVID, they can spread the infection to others. and can be infected by others as well
- various food supplements It does not help to prevent covid infection.
The Science Department is keeping an eye on COVID XBB.1.16, the trend is increasing, Thailand has found 27 cases, 1 death
However, doctors are still not clear whether conjunctivitis or conjunctivitis is a leading symptom of the XBB.1.16 strain of COVID-19 or not, but it can occur with all types of COVID or from various viral infections. who can take care of himself
- Always wash your hands with soap and water before touching or rubbing your eyes.
- Don’t go near people with red eyes.
- Do not use your hands to pick, unwrap, scratch your face.
- if there is dust or dirty water in the eyes The eyes should be washed with clean water immediately.
- Do not let the insects or flies in your eyes
- He should always maintain the cleanliness of the body
- Items and equipment such as clothes, towels, bed sheets, pillowcases, handkerchiefs are always clean.
- Avoid swimming during red eye outbreaks.
However, if symptoms of red eyes are detected Along with coughing, sneezing, high fever, anxiety, ATK should be self-checking once first and if in doubt, see a doctor for further screening and further investigation of the case. However, during the outbreak of COVID-19 like this wearing a mask and washing hands regularly is still important Including circulating a vaccine against COVID to boost immunity
Thanks for information from: Paolo Hospital, Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society and Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
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