I searched for a thread like this due to a condition my father currently has. I have been diagnosed with post covid syndrome and have my own list of symptoms, but right now searching for info on behalf of my Dad.

My Dad is 87. He got sick with covid in Feb. 2024. My mom got it before him. I thought he had RSV, due to the cough, so was shocked after I took him to his doctor and the test was positive for SARS. He had congestive heart failure since 2021, so I’m shocked he didn’t need hospitalization or oxygen. It was a slow recovery, but he came out ok.

Then, last week he suddenly got one eye that was very red and itchy. I took him to his primary walk-in and PA diagnosed him with conjunctivitis. Prescribed antibiotic drops and after 1 day looked better, then it went to both eyes, and redness quadrupled. Intense itching and super red skin on all the eyes like a raccoon,

Sunday morning I was enroute to take him back to the doctor when my mom called and he had collapsed in the floor. He couldn’t get up snd not responsive to paramedics when they arrived. Transported to ED, full body evaluation and diagnosed eyes as allergic conjunctivitis. The steroid shot and drops have barely touched it. I got him an appointment with an ophthalmologist tomorrow.

I just saw a news story of a case almost exactly like his. Not sure if its ok to post the link. The ophthalmologist in the news story said the family he treated tested positive for covid when he tested the fluid in their eyes. They had previously had covid. It was described as covid conjunctivitis.

I’m worried, because my dad can barely see. He is very miserable with the stinging and itching. I’m hoping the ophthalmologist is able to help.

Has anyone had this before?