Red Eye Flashcards
what are the three possible types of conjunctivitis
bacterial
viral
allergic
how would a bacterial conjunctivitis present
unilateral or bilateral
copious purulent discharge that can cause eyes to be “stuck shut”
how is bacterial conjunctivitis transmitted
via direct contact.
could be through fingers, hand towels, makeup brushes ect.
what is the most common causative organisms to cause pink eye
Staph Aureus in adults
strep pneumo in children
pseudomonas in contact lense wearers
what is the treatment for someone with mild to moderate bacterial conjunctivitis? what about severe?
mild-moderate = topical sulfonamide (polymyxin B/trimethoprim)
severe or pseudomonas =
moxifloxacin
or
ofloxacin
or
ciprofloxacin
what is the treatment in someone with bacterial conjunctivitis due to gonorrhea
rocephin single dose.
can add erythromycin or bacitracin
considered an emergency!
what is the treatment in a patient who has bacterial conjunctivitis due to chlamydia
azithromycin single dose
what is the most common infectious cause of blindness
chlamydial bacterial conjunctivitis aka trachoma
