Additional conjunctivitis signs are noted in some RSV patients. Excessive tearing of the eyes, as well as congestion of the eyes, may be present. Sometimes, the eyes start itching, and there are also some other irritating symptoms. Ophthalmic diseases are often diagnosed, and one of the most common is conjunctivitis. A lot of infectious and non-infectious causes of conjunctivitis exist. If other flu-like symptoms accompany conjunctivitis, an RSV infection should be suspected.
Hygiene should be especially preserved to avoid conjunctivitis with infection. It is, therefore, vital to wash your hands often to protect against the virus that can also access the body after hand contact with the conjunctiva of the eyes. So, parents should monitor their child’s hygiene when he/she is ill. Usually, only symptomatic treatment is needed, but an ophthalmologist examination might be helpful.
