Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions
Other viral conjunctivitis
Mild
ICD-10: B30 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: आंख आना · தமிழ்: கண் சிவப்பு நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕಂಗಳು ಕೆಂಪಾಗುವುದು · తెలుగు: కన్ను ఎర్రబారడం · বাংলা: চোখ ওঠা · मराठी: डोळे लाल होणे · ગુજરાતી: આંખ લાલ થવી
About this condition
Viral conjunctivitis, commonly known as 'eye flu', is a highly contagious infection of the eye's outer membrane caused by various viruses. The condition spreads easily through direct contact or contaminated surfaces, often affecting multiple family members or school children. Most cases resolve on their own within a week with good hygiene practices, cold compresses, and avoiding touching or rubbing the eyes.
Common symptoms
red eyes
watery discharge
eye irritation
itching
burning sensation
light sensitivity
gritty feeling in eyes
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 3 days
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | आंख आना · वायरल नेत्र शोथ · आंखों में लाली और पानी · आंख की सूजन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கண் சிவப்பு நோய் · வைரஸ் கண் அழற்சி · கண் எரிச்சல் · கண் தொற்று |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಕಂಗಳು ಕೆಂಪಾಗುವುದು · ವೈರಲ್ ಕಣ್ಣಿನ ಉರಿಯೂತ · ಕಣ್ಣಿನ ಸೋಂಕು · ಕಣ್ಣು ಉರಿ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | కన్ను ఎర్రబారడం · వైరల్ కంటి వాపు · కంటి సంక్రమణ · కంటి మంట |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | চোখ ওঠা · ভাইরাল চোখের প্রদাহ · চোখ লাল হওয়া · চোখের সংক্রমণ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | डोळे लाल होणे · व्हायरल डोळ्यांचा दाह · डोळ्यांचा संसर्ग · डोळे येणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | આંખ લાલ થવી · વાયરલ આંખની સોજો · આંખનો ચેપ · આંખમાં બળતરા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other viral conjunctivitis?
red eyes, watery discharge, eye irritation, itching, burning sensation, light sensitivity.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 3 days
Is Other viral conjunctivitis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other viral conjunctivitis?
Severity is classified as Mild. if symptoms persist beyond 3 days.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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