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Causes of pink eye?
- Viruses most common cause in adults
- Bacteria most common cause in children
- Allergies also the cause
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Difference between viral and bacterial conjuncvititis?
- Viral: thin, clear, watery discharge
- Bacterial: purulent white, yellow, or green discharge. Eyelids crusty in morning
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Treatment for viral conjuncvititis?
- Antibiotics NOT indicated
- Most cases resolved in 1-2 weeks
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Treatment for bacterial conjuncvititis?
- Most cases resolved in 1 weeks WITHOUT antibiotics
- Use antibiotic eyedrops for those who have to return to work or school or s/s don't improve in 5 days
- Cipro 0.3%, Ofloxacin 0.3%, Trimethorpim/ Polymyxin, Tobramycin 0.3%, Erythromycin 0.5% ointment
- Treat for 5-7 days
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Corticosteroid use in conjunctivitis?
- Avoid use
- They can prolong certain infections and do more harm than good
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Other recommendations for conjunctivitis
- Remove contact lens ASAP
- Blister, rash, vision change => refer to doctor
- Refresh Tears to lubricate eye
- Wash hands often, avoid sharing towels, remove make-up