I am having Itching and watering eyes

Country

Singapore

Age

26

Gender

Male

Did you perform any surgery for the eyes?

No

Do you suffer from pre-existing illnesses in the eye?

No

Do you suffer from any diseases in the body?

Cold

Do you use any eye drops?

No

Do you wear Contact lenses or Eyeglasses?

Question

Hi Doctor,

Since past few days, I am having itching, redness and watering eyes.

Thanks

Answer

Thanks for your Question

You said that you have Common cold so in this case most likely you have viral conjunctivitis. The same virus that is causing common cold can also causes viral pink eye and the most common virus is adenovirus.

Use lubricant eye drops and cold compress to ease the redness and itching. You might use mild corticosteroids eye drops such as F.M.L which helps in redness and itching.

Wash your hands and use your own towel as this viral conjunctivitis is highly contagious to others.

Please read this article about pink eye for further information.

Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns