Viral conjunctivitis is acquired by direct contact with fingers, towels, washcloths, contaminated ophthalmic instruments, contaminated swimming pools, other infected eye, infected person, or other viral infection elsewhere in the body. The most common viruses are adenovirus, herpes simplex virus, enterovirus. Except for herpes, most viral infections are self-limited.Topical corticosteroids are not recommended for the treatment of HSV, as they may exacerbate the condition