Can conjunctivitis keratitis be transmitted if it is not well yet?

Conjunctivitis and keratitis are generally not contagious without cure. Both conjunctivitis and keratitis are inflammatory diseases of the eye that are usually caused by bacterial, viral and other pathogens.

1. Conjunctivitis: If the patient has symptoms such as red eyes, increased eye feces, photophobia and tearing, it may be due to conjunctivitis caused by bacterial infection. At this time, it is necessary to use antibiotic eye drops as prescribed, such as tobramycin eye drops, levofloxacin eye drops, etc.At the same time, oral antibiotic drugs can also be treated according to the doctor's instructions, such as amoxicillin capsules, cefixime capsules, etc. After active treatment, conjunctivitis will gradually improve and will not be transmitted to others;

2. Keratitis: If the patient has symptoms such as eye pain, photophobia, and tearing, it may be due to keratitis caused by viral infection. At this time, it is necessary to use antiviral eye drops as prescribed, such as ganciclovir eye drops, acyclovir eye drops, etc. At the same time, it is also necessary to be treated with oral antiviral drugs, such as ribavirin granules, oseltamivir phosphate granules, etc. With aggressive treatment, keratitis will gradually improve and will not be transmitted to others.

Patients are advised to observe personal hygiene in their daily lives and avoid rubbing the affected area with their hands. Try to eat light and easy-to-digest foods and avoid spicy and irritating foods. If the symptoms persist or worsen, you should go to the hospital in time for targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor.