My son has been told that he has a viral conjunctivitis, how should I treat it?

Viral conjunctivitis requires no treatment. Viruses do not respond to antibiotics. 


The viral conjunctivitis usually last 2-3 weeks and resolves on its own. In most cases, only one eye is initially affected and then the other eye gets involved in a 2-3 days. 


Anti viral drugs are rarely used to treat viral conjunctivitis that is prolonged or not resolving after 3 weeks. Do remember that viral conjunctivitis is contagious and thus you should wash hands frequently and avoid sharing personal care items with other members of the family.