With The Onset Of Monsoon Season In Different Parts Of India, The Prevalence Of Acute Viral Conjuctivitis Is On The Rise. The Disease May Vary Between Mild Forms Which Settle Without Medications, To Severe Variants, Which May Require Treatment For Upto 3 Weeks Or More. It Can Affect Patients Of All Age Groups. Patients With Symptoms Of Red Eye, Itchiness And Discharge Are Advised To Visit The Hospital For A Consult And Are Advised Against The Use Of Over The Counter Eye Drops (Especially Those Containing Steroids) And Native Remedies, As The May Inadvertently Cause The Disease To Become Severe,thereby Prolonging Recovery.