If you have one or more of the following symptoms in one or both of your eyes, you may have conjunctivitis:
  • Redness of the white of your eye
  • White or yellow discharge in your eyes – this may make them stick together in the morning and be difficult to open
  • Blurry vision caused by discharge around your eye, which clears when you blink
  • A gritty feeling in your eye that can feel itchy or burn
  • Watery eyes
  • Sensitivity to light

Some of these symptoms can be caused by problems other than conjunctivitis. If you have pain in your eye or feel sensitive to light or your sight is affected, contact your GP or optometrist straight away.

For healthcare professionals, advanced information about diagnosis is available on our Practitioner Site.

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