Conjunctivitis

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Conjunctivitis


  • Cause of mildly painful red eye
  • Usually bilateral,
  • Shortlasting

Examination

  • often with mucopurulent discharge
  • visual acuity normal

Cause

Management

  • topical antibiotics
    • chloramphenicol
    • gentamicin
  • saline wash
  • review severe cases at 24hours and 5-7 days
 

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