Conjunctivitis Flashcards
B.Conjunctivitis - symptoms (5)
Gritty feeling in eye
Mild itchy and irritated eye
Begins in one eye
Discharge from eye (purluent)
Crusting of eye
B.Conjunctivitis - extra questions (8)
Did it start in one eye
What colour is the discharge
Is the discharge runny
Do you wear contact lenses
Is your vision being affected
Do you have any signs of allergies such as a runny nose
Has there been any trauma to the eye
Any pain?
B.Conjunctivitis - explanation of diagnosis
It is a mild bacterial infection that can be spread easily and causes inflammation and irritation of the eye
B.Conjunctivitis - causes
Bacterial infection spread between children
Can be spread within swimming pools
B.Conjunctivitis - first-line treatment (product, how it works, how to use it)
Optrex infected eye drops
Chloramphenicol (antibiotic) drops
One drop every 2 hours for the first 2 days, then one drop every 4 hours for further 3 days. Finish the course.
Do not use drops in unaffected eye
Do not use contact lenses during treatment
Store in the fridge and discard after use
2+ for OTC
B.Conjunctivitis - lifestyle (6)
Avoid touching eyes, easily spreads to other eye
Use separate towels and flannels
Clear crusts and discharge with warm soaked cotton wool
Regularly clean the area with warm salt water on cotton pad
Avoid wearing makeup or contact lenses
Regularly wash hands with hot soapy water
Conjunctivitis - when to refer (5)
Painful
Changes in vision
Other occular symptoms (photophobia, floaters ect.)
No improvement after course
Trauma
V.Conjunctivitis - first-line treatment
Paracetamol for flu symptoms
A.Conjunctivitis - first-line treatment (product, how it works, how to use it)
Optrex allergy eye drops
Sodium cromoglicate (mast cell stabiliser)
Soothing
1-2 drops in each eye 4 times per day
6+
Describe eye drop administration
Wash hands
Tilt head back and pull down lower eyelid
Hold dropper near eyelid without touching it and squeeze dropper
Close eye and wipe excess
Discard tissue
V.Conjunctivitis - explanation
Irritation of the eye caused by a viral infection including colds and coughs
A.Conjunctivitis - explanation
Irritation of the eye caused by an allergic reaction such as to dust or pollen
