Participants and methods: Two unrelated patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and bilateral acute conjunctivitis were examined.

Conclusions: Delayed prescribing of antibiotics is probably the most appropriate strategy for managing acute conjunctivitis in primary care.

Participant and methods: A 30-year-old man with confirmed COVID-19 and bilateral acute conjunctivitis which occurred 13 days after illness onset.

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