How does bacterial conjunctivitis present
Red eye
Sticky yellow discharge
What organisms can cause bacterial conjunctivitis
S. pneumoniae
S. aureus
H. influenzea
Management of conjunctivitis
Topical lubricants
Cool compress
Chloramphenicol eye drops
What advice would you give a patient with conjunctivitis
No contact lens wear for 48h
Avoid sharing towels
Regular handwashing
What do you see on examination of anterior uveitis
Direct photophobia
Red eye (ciliary flush)
Synechiae of iris
In which conditions do you not prescribe initial steroid therapy
Dendritic ulcers
Conjunctivitis
Bacterial keratitis