The doctor explained that although the signs of conjunctivitis are similar, each type has its own distinct symptoms . Common symptoms include redness of the eye, a gritty or sandy feeling, burning or stinging, tearing, and swollen eyelids . The doctor relies on these characteristics to accurately determine the cause and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
For example, viral conjunctivitis is characterized by clear mucous discharge, often starting in one eye and then spreading rapidly to the other, and may be accompanied by a sore throat, runny nose, and fever .
Bacterial conjunctivitis is characterized by yellow or green purulent discharge , which is particularly noticeable upon waking, and patients often feel the presence of a foreign body under the eyelid .
As for allergic conjunctivitis , the main symptom is severe, unbearable itching , with noticeable swelling of the conjunctiva and profuse tearing . It usually affects both eyes at the same time, often accompanied by sneezing and nasal congestion .
