A member asked:

My 2 year old daughter has suffered from severe viral conjunctivitis now she is unable to open her eyes due to light sensivity , how can i help her?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

See Eye MD: Light sensitivity is common with many eye disorders, including conjunctivitis. I would be concerned that she has a keratitis or iritis if the light sensitivity is severe. Take her to a pediatric ophthalmologist.

Answered 3/1/2013

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Artificial tears: Cool compresses and artificial tears can be soothing.

Answered 10/4/2016

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See doctor!: See an ophthalmologist, your situation is very concerning. You need to make certain it is only a viral conjunctivitis and it has resolved. Other possibilities could be herpetic, uveitis, corneal ulcer. Preservative free tears will not hurt.

Answered 3/2/2013

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