Covid-19
Covid-19 is a respiratory illness that occurs due to coronavirus. In most cases, the symptoms of this condition are breathing problems, coughing, and fever. However, conjunctivitis may also be a symptom in very rare cases. According to the studies published in late April 2020, pink eye is a common symptom among people with COVID-19, and it is more frequent in people with severe COVID-19 symptoms; only a few people with mild symptoms developed pink eye.
Please consult a doctor immediately if you experience a red eye along with any of the other common symptoms of this condition. [5]
Conjunctivitis is a common symptom of several medical conditions. However, it rarely indicates a severe problem with the overall health. In most cases, red eyes occur due to allergens, like dust, pollen, and animal dander. It’s crucial to avoid contact with other people during the infection to prevent a spread. If the red-eye symptoms in individuals are followed by other conditions like fever or severe pain, please consult the doctor immediately.
References:
[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430857/
[2] https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/eye-and-vision-conditions/conjunctivitis?sso=y#:~:text=No%20drops%20or%20ointments%20can,compresses%20and%20artificial%20tear%20solutions.
[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448118/
[4] https://www.cdc.gov/contactlenses/bacterial-keratitis.html#:~:text=What%20is%20bacterial%20keratitis%3F,do%20not%20wear%20contact%20lenses.
[5] https://www.healthline.com/health/coronavirus-pink-eye#ophthalmological-symptoms