Treatment consists basically of cleaning the eyes and preventing the condition from spreading. Each eye should be cleaned with a clean, wet cotton separately moving the cotton in one direction only (either from left to right or right to left).

Non-prescription eye drops are needed for viral conjunctivitis. Antibiotic eye drops are required for bacterial conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis require steroid eye drops. However, do not use them without consulting your doctor.

If your condition does not improve within 3 days, consult your doctor.

To prevent spread of infection to other people in the household, the following measures are required:-