Conjunctivitis

Question 1

presentation of conjunctivitis

Answer 1

gritty
red
discharge (may blur vision when covering eye, but no changes to vision)

Question 2

presentation of bacterial conjunctivitis

Answer 2

initially unilateral, may become bilateral very quickly
purulent discharge, worse in mornings
highly contagious

Question 3

presentation of viral conjunctivitis

Answer 3

bilateral
clear/watery discharge
systemic symptoms
? tender pre-auricular lymph nodes

Question 4

presentation of allergic conjunctivitis

Answer 4

significant watery discharge and itch
?swelling of the eyelid
bilateral

Question 5

non medical management of conjunctivitis

Answer 5

avoid: sharing towels, rubbing eyes, contact lenses
advise: hand washing , cleaning eyes

Question 6

medical options available for bacterial conjunctivitis

Answer 6

ABX eye drops

Question 7

what are some ABX eye drops

Answer 7

chloramphenicol
fuscidic acid

Question 8

what must be done for pts under 1 month old with ?conjunctivitis

Answer 8

urgent review for neonatal conjunctivitis

Question 9

what is neonatal conjunctivitis associated with

Answer 9

gonococcal infection
risk of loss of vision

Question 10

how can allergic conjunctivitis be managed

Answer 10

antihistamines - topical or oral
topical mast cell stabilisers