Abstract: . . .  a few days. However, some infections such as herpes or chlamydia persist longer than usual, are more serious, and need special treatment. These may start off like a common conjunctivitis but become worse. Other eye problems. Sometimes it is difficult for a doctor to tell the difference between infective and allergic conjunctivitis . They can appear very similar. This is often a problem in the hay fever season when red, watery eyes are common. Also, some other eye conditions can cause a red eye and may be mistaken at first for conjunctivitis . Therefore, see a doctor if any of the following occur.  . . .
. . .  mistaken at first for conjunctivitis . Therefore, see a doctor if any of the following occur. Symptoms do not settle within a few days. Symptoms change (for example, light starts to hurt your eyes). Pain becomes worse (mild soreness rather than pain is usual with common conjunctivitis ). Spots or blisters develop on the skin next to the eye. Your vision becomes affected. © EMIS and PIP 2005 Updated: February 2005 Review Date: July 2006 CHIQ Accredited PRODIGY Validated Page 2 of 2  . . .
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