What are the symptoms of childhood conjunctivitis?
The following are the most common symptoms of childhood conjunctivitis. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: • itchy, irritated eyes • clear, thin drainage (usually seen with viral or allergic causes) • sneezing and runny nose (usually see with allergic causes) • stringy discharge from the eyes (usually seen with allergic causes) • thick, green drainage (usually seen with bacterial causes) • ear infection (usually seen with bacterial causes) • lesion on eyelids with a crusty appearance (usually seen with herpes infection) • eyelids that are matted together in the morning • swelling of the eyelids • redness of the conjunctiva • discomfort when the child looks at a light • burning in the eyes The symptoms of conjunctivitis may resemble other medical conditions or problems. Always consult your child’s physician for a diagnosis.
