Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Question 1

Causes of Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Answer 1

• infectious causes
• poor hygiene
• contact lens use
• using contaminated eye makeup

Question 2

Symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis

Answer 2

• red/pink eye in one or both eyes
• itching
• eye discharge
• pain
• blurred vision
• photophobia

Question 3

Viral vs. Bacterial

Answer 3

Virus:
discharge is clear

Bacterial:
thick, yellow

Question 4

Drugs of Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Answer 4

• chloramphenicol 1% eye ointment
• Chloramphenicol 0.5% eye drops
• gentamicin 0.3% eye drops
• chlortetracycline eye ointment

Question 5

Dose of Chloramphenicol 1% eye ointment

Answer 5

• if used together with eye drops, 1 application ON

- if alone, 1 application TDS-QDS

Question 6

dosing for chloramphenicol 0.5%

Answer 6

1 drop TDS-QDS

Question 7

Dosing for gentamicin 0.3% eye drops

Answer 7

1-2 drops every 4 hours, up to 2 drops every hour

Question 8

Dosing for Chlortetracycline eye ointment

Answer 8

apply small amount BD-TDS

Question 9

What is the duration for medications for Bacterial Conjunctivitis ?

Answer 9

48 hours after the infection is resolved

Question 10

non-pharm advice for bacterial conjunctivitis

Answer 10

• do not touch your eyes with your hands
• wash your hands often
• use a clean towel and washcloth daily
• change your pillowcases often
• throw away your eye cosmetics
• dont share eye cosmetics or personal eye care items