Conjunctivitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is conjunctivitis?
A
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva resulting in the appearance of red eyes.
2
Q
How does allergic conjunctivitis present?
A
Allergic conjunctivitis presents with itchy, red eyes bilaterally.
3
Q
How does bacterial conjunctivitis present?
A
Bacterial conjunctivitis presents with purulent drainage from the eyes.
4
Q
How do you treat bacterial conjunctivitis?
A
Treat with antibiotic eye drops.
5
Q
How does viral conjunctivitis present?
A
Viral conjunctivitis presents with sparse watery discharge, swollen preauricular lymph nodes. It is usually self resolving.
6
Q
What virus is most commonly associated with viral conjunctivitis?
A
Adenovirus
