Adenoviruses are a type of DNA virus that causes common infections in humans. They can cause illnesses such as flu and the common cold and usually affect the upper respiratory tract. But this effect is not limited to the upper respiratory tract. Because adenovirus can also affect the eyes. In this case, we see that the term adeno eye virus is more commonly used. So what effect do these viruses cause in the eye?
How does adenovirus cause a problem in the eye? What are the symptoms of adenoviral conjunctivitis?
It should be noted that adenoviruses are usually asymptomatic. In other words, the effects of the virus mostly progress with mild symptoms and most of the time the symptoms disappear completely after a certain healing process.
If it occurs in the eyes, it is diagnosed as adenoviral conjunctivitis. In this case, the conjunctiva layer covering the surface of the eye becomes infected.
Swelling of the eyelids, edema of the conjunctiva and redness are the most common symptoms.
During this process, the patient may also experience symptoms such as light sensitivity, blurred vision, burring and painful watering.
How is Adenoviral Conjunctivitis Transmitted?
As a result, we mentioned that it is a virus-based disease. When this is considered, the first point to be considered will be to prevent transmission. Because it is a virus-based eye disease, it can be transmitted from person to person very quickly. Let’s list the measures you can take in this regard below.
- The first and most important point you will pay attention to is to avoid close contact. If you have this kind of eye disease, avoid close contact. Because you are very likely to infect other people with the disease.
- In adenoviral conjunctivitis, it is not recommended to wear contact lenses until the disease is completely cured in order not to increase the infection effect. Remember that you should also keep the contact lenses you remove during this period away from other people.
- Failure to follow hygiene rules is also one of the main causes of transmission. You should never touch your eyes with your hands after coming into contact with someone who has the disease or after touching an object that the patient has touched. Frequent hand washing will minimize the risk of infection here.
- It is also important to pay attention to the use of common towels or common products.
How is Adenoviral Conjunctivitis Treatment?
Adenoviral Conjunctivitis, which can also be called conjunctivitis, usually passes in 1-2 weeks when you pay attention to hygiene rules and rest your eyes. Some supportive treatments can be used to help the disease heal faster.
- Use of antibiotic drops
- Antiviral drops
- Eye drops to soothe the eyes
- It may also be necessary to take additional measures to speed up the process and soothe the eyes, such as warm compresses.
If the disease persists for a long time, do not forget to consult a specialist doctor.
