Conjunctivitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is conjunctivitis?
A
Inflammation of the conjunctiva
2
Q
There are three main types of conjunctivitis… What are these?
A
- Bacterial
- Viral
- Allergic
3
Q
Conjunctivitis typically presents with a…
A
Painless red eye
4
Q
Bacterial conjunctivitis typically presents with (…?) discharge
A
Purulent discharge
5
Q
Viral conjunctivitis typically presents with (…?) discharge
A
Clear discharge
6
Q
Describe the management of conjunctivitis
A
- Mainly conservative (advice on good hygiene to avoid spreading infection)
- If bacterial conjunctivitis is suspected, chloramphenicol eye drops can be used
7
Q
How would you manage a patient under the age of 1 month presenting with symptoms of conjunctivitis?
A
Urgent referral to ophthalmology (neonatal conjunctivitis can be associated with gonococcal infection, which has significant complications e.g. pneumonia)
