Open AccessClinical course, diagnosis, and management of bilateral COVID-19 associated conjunctivitis: A case study
Author(s) -
Ram Kumar Jaiswal,
Aditi Jhunjhunwala
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
indian journal of ophthalmology/indian journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1998-3689
pISSN - 0301-4738
DOI - 10.4103/ijo.ijo_3030_21
Subject(s) - medicine , covid-19 , self limiting , dermatology , limiting , topical steroid , physical examination , surgery , ophthalmology , pathology , mechanical engineering , disease , outbreak , infectious disease (medical specialty) , engineering
We present a rare case of COVID-19 associated conjunctivitis where patient presented with redness, foreign body sensation, watering, and pain. Symptoms started while patient was COVID-19 positive. On examination, severe conjunctival congestion was present along with follicles. Visual acuity was 6/6 in both eyes. The patient was started on topical antibiotics and showed improvement but again presented with aggravated symptoms. Conjunctival swab was sent for culture and sensitivity, which was negative for any organisms. The patient was then started on oral and topical steroid, which showed improvement. Even though COVID-19 associated conjunctivitis is self-limiting, here it showed a progressive course and resolved only after steroid.