Infective Conjunctivitis Flashcards
1
Q
what are the characteristics of infective conjunctivitis?
A
- sore, red eyes
- sticky discharge
2
Q
what are the features of bacterial conjunctivitis?
A
- purulent discharge
- eyes may be ‘stuck together’ in the morning
3
Q
what are the features of bacterial conjunctivitis?
A
- serous discharge
- recent URTI
- preauricular lymph nodes
4
Q
what is the management for infective conjunctivitis?
A
normally a self-limiting condition that settles within 1-2 weeks
1. topical chloramephenicol - given 2-3 hourly
2. alternatively topical fusidic acid (pregnant women)
5
Q
what is the management for infective conjunctivitis in contact users?
A
- topical fluoresceins should be used to identify any corneal staining
- topical chloramphenicol
- contact lens should not be worsen during an episode of conjunctivitis
