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What are some complications that may arise from untreated conjunctivitis?
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Decreased vision: Chronic, unremitting conjunctivitis may result in corneal scarring, conjunctival adhesions and other sight-threatening problems. Sometimes conjunctivitis is a sign of some other systemic disease and delay in diagnosis may pose dangerous - like early scleritis.
Answered 2/2/2017
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Conjunctivitis: There are many types of conjunctivitis-- for viral conjunctivitis, a more severe viral strain may result in chronic dry eye and even corneal scarring.
Answered 10/31/2012
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