| back 1 - Viruses most common cause in adults
- Bacteria most
common cause in children
- Allergies also the cause
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front 2 Difference between viral and bacterial conjuncvititis? | back 2 - Viral: thin, clear, watery discharge
- Bacterial:
purulent white, yellow, or green discharge. Eyelids crusty in
morning
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front 3 Treatment for viral conjuncvititis? | back 3 - Antibiotics NOT indicated
- Most cases resolved in 1-2
weeks
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front 4 Treatment for bacterial conjuncvititis? | back 4 - 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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front 5 Corticosteroid use in conjunctivitis? | back 5 - Avoid use
- They can prolong certain infections and do
more harm than good
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front 6 Other recommendations for conjunctivitis | back 6 - 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
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