Infective conjunctivitis

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

the most common eye problem presenting to primary care. It is characterised by sore, red eyes associated with a sticky discharge

Question 2

features of bacterial conjunctivitis

Answer 2

Purulent discharge
Eyes may be ‘stuck together’ in the morning)

Question 3

features of viral conjunctivitis

Answer 3

Serous discharge
Recent URTI
Preauricular lymph nodes

Question 4

Mx

Answer 4

topical abx therapy e.g. chloramphenicol

alternative topical fusidic acid - pregnant women as well

Question 5

what should be done for contact lens users

Answer 5

topical fluorescein

don’t wear contacts