Can Conjunctivitis Cause Blindness?

Conjunctivitis is the major clinical manifestation of active trachoma. It is also known as "granular conjunctivitis", and can cause blindness and other complications.

Can conjunctivitis cause vision loss?

Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is a severe type of conjunctivitis (pink eye) that can cause corneal inflammation. This usually occurs a week or two after the onset of the infection and may cause decreased vision.

Can conjunctivitis cause permanent eye damage?

Conjunctivitis usually does not cause permanent vision problems. However, in rare cases, it can cause damage if symptoms are severe and are not properly treated.