“What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?”

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“What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?”

My girlfriend's eye was red and swollen. Last night we were by a campfire, so she thinks it's just irritation from the smoke. But couldn't this also be conjunctivitis? It's still red and swollen and it's been almost 24 hours.

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**Lawrence M. Jacobson** Ophthalmologist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Lawrence M. Jacobson Ophthalmologist New York, NY

Usually red swollen with discharge and sticky eyelids

**Dr. Neha Patel-Sitole** Ophthalmologist Windsor Mill, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Neha Patel-Sitole Ophthalmologist Windsor Mill, MD

It could be either, best way to know for sure is to get it checked out by an eye doctor just to be safe.

**Frank X. Cao** Ophthalmologist Rochester Hills, Michigan · Accepted Answer

Frank X. Cao Ophthalmologist Rochester Hills, Michigan

Chemical conjunctivitis is a possibility.

Frank Cao

**Dr. Jonathan A. Adler** Ophthalmologist Bradenton, Florida · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jonathan A. Adler Ophthalmologist Bradenton, Florida

This sounds like a form of conjunctivitis not contagious Likely a chemical conjunctivitis from the toxic fumes of the fire. Cold compresses and non preserved tears will help She May need asteroid antibiotic drop also

**Cze H. Low** Ophthalmologist Singapore, · Accepted Answer

Cze H. Low Ophthalmologist Singapore,

Yes, it is likely to be smoke irritation leading to conjunctivitis.

**Dr. Scott Forman** Ophthalmologist Valhalla, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Scott Forman Ophthalmologist Valhalla, NY

Probably not related to campfire smole a week ago. Likey viral conjuvtivitis or dry eye or allergy. I would seek a professional consultation if it persists.