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“EYE FLU: YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION- MEDICINES FOR EYE FLU”!

Pratiksha Prakash Patil, Akbar A. Shaikh, Vidya Pote, Pornima Jawalage, Shweta Raut

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One of the most typical causes of red eyes, conjunctivitis strikes people of all ages andsocioeconomic backgrounds. The majority of infectious conjunctivitis cases, up to 75% ofthem, are caused by viral conjunctivitis. The present review was based on the literaturesurvey on the origin, history and preventive measures of viral conjunctivitis (eye flu). According to estimates, conjunctivitis accounts for 1% of primary care physician visits in the United States. In India, millions of patients were diagnosed with pink eye or viralconjunctivitis between June- August, 2023. It is frequently related to an allergicimmunological reaction or a reaction to a foreign body. Whatever the cause, papillaryconjunctivitis has the same histologic features: densely clustered, flat-topped projections withplenty of eosinophils, lymphocytes, plasma cells, and mast cells in the stroma encircling acentral vascular channel. A sudden onset foreign body sensation, red eyes, itching, lightsensitivity, burning, and watery discharge are symptoms of viral conjunctivitis in patients. Adenoviruses are the most frequent cause of viral conjunctivitis. The adenovirus is a doublestranded DNA virus that is not encapsulated and is a member of the Adenoviridae family. According to reports, the most recent isolated coronavirus strain, COVID-19, can also lead toconjunctivitis, fever, coughing, respiratory distress, and even death. The most seriousconjunctivitis impersonators include cavernous carotid fistula, orbital cellulitis, and orbitalhaemorrhage. An improper connection between the arterial and venous circulation forms incavernous carotid fistulas, which causes the venous system to dilate. In conclusion, steroidsare effective in reducing the symptoms (redness, itching of eyes) but prolong the viralshedding and infection. Corticosteroids become more effective and potent when given withany antimicrobial agent in the eradication of adenoviral conjunctivitis (eye flu).

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