Conjunctivitis Flashcards
B.Conjunctivitis - symptoms (5)
Gritty feeling in eye
Itchy and irritated eye
Begins in one eye
Discharge from eye
Crusting of eye
B.Conjunctivitis - extra questions (7)
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
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
Antibiotic drops
One drop every 2 hours for the first 2 days, then one drop 4 times per day for further 3 days. Finish the course.
Ensure hands are clean
Do not use drops in unaffected eye
Do not use contact lenses during treatment
Store in the fridge and discard after use
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
Regularly wash hands with hot soapy water
B.Conjunctivitis - when to refer
Painful
Changes in vision
V.Conjunctivitis - first-line treatment
Paracetamol for flu symptoms
Lifestyle advice
A.Conjunctivitis - first-line treatment (product, how it works, how to use it)
Opticrom
Antihistamine
1-2 drops in each eye 4 times per day
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
