conjunctivitis Flashcards
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Presentation of Allergic conjunctivitis
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Rapid onset
Bilateral itching of eyes
conjunctival oedema
eyelid swelling
red eyes
minimal discharge
eyelids not affected
settles after removal of allergen
maybe Hx of hay fever/atopy
2
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Presentation of Bacterial conjunctivitis
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acute onset red eyes
often one eye involved first
Bilateral sticky eyes
eyelids stuck in the morning
mild itchiness
no reduction in vision
3
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Presentation of Viral conjunctivitis
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watery discharge from both eyes
red eyes
preauricular nodes may be enlarged
often presents after a URTI
vision not affected
4
Q
Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
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broad spectrum chloramphinacol, gentamicin, or fusidic acid
5
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Treatment of viral conjunctivitis
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no treatment usually needed
