Please note before you fill out the form below you should ask for a urgent GP appointment or go to the emergency department if your child:
- Has conjunctivitis and is less than 4 weeks old
- Is in severe pain
- Has blurry vision, even after you’ve cleaned their eyes
- Might have something in their eye, such as sand or grit
- Has a rash – your child could have an infection like measles
- Wears contact lenses
- Feels more pain when looking at light (photophobia)
Or if you have conjunctivitis and:
- Pain in your eye(s)
- Changes in your vision, like wavy lines or flashing
- Intense redness in one or both eyes
These can be signs of a more serious eye problem
Contact your GP if your child:
- Has painful or uncomfortable eyes for more than 2 days
- Has 1 or 2 red eyes for more than 2 days
- Is distressed by conjunctivitis symptoms
- Has sticky eyes for 2 weeks or more
Or if you have conjunctivitis and:
- You wear contact lenses, have symptoms and spots on your eyelids – you might be allergic to the lenses
- Your symptoms have not cleared up after 2 weeks
Please note that information on this page is for guidance only and does not replace a medical diagnosis