Travel Insurance for Conjunctivitis
Planning a trip with conjunctivitis? See how it affects your travel insurance and when to tell us.
Include your conjunctivitis when you get a quote online
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Get a QuoteWhat is conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis is a common eye condition, often referred to as pink eye, where the thin layer covering the white of the eye becomes inflamed, usually due to infection or irritation, and in the UK it affects roughly 1 in 8 people each year. For many people with conjunctivitis, symptoms can be managed with treatment.
It’s important that you discuss your conjunctivitis with a doctor before travelling. They will need to be satisfied that you are fit to fly with conjunctivitis and that it is being properly managed.
With the right preparation, medical guidance, and suitable travel insurance, many people who manage conjunctivitis with medication or supervision continue to travel abroad with confidence.
Having the right travel insurance in place for conjunctivitis can help to cover:
- Emergency medical treatment if your condition worsens during your trip
- Hospital stays and related medical expenses abroad
- Medical repatriation to the UK if further treatment is needed
- Cancellation costs if you have to cancel your trip for medical reasons
Travel advice for people with an eye condition like conjunctivitis
- Speak with your doctor before travelling if your conjunctivitis symptoms have recently changed
- Avoid situations that may strain your eyes, such as prolonged glare or poor lighting
- Where possible, steer clear of anything that may trigger symptoms
- Keep any prescribed eye drops or conjunctivitis medication with you at all times
During the quote process, we will ask about any pre-existing medical conditions - if relevant, you will need to declare conjunctivitis on the policy.
Getting travel insurance if you have conjunctivitis is often still possible. The level of cover depends on your diagnosis and current treatment, so take care to give accurate details when you complete the medical declaration.
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