Causes of pink eye?

• Viruses most common cause in adults
• Bacteria most common cause in children
• Allergies also the cause

Difference between viral and bacterial conjuncvititis?

• Viral: thin, clear, watery discharge
• Bacterial: purulent white, yellow, or green discharge. Eyelids crusty in morning

Treatment for viral conjuncvititis?

• Antibiotics NOT indicated
• Most cases resolved in 1-2 weeks

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

Corticosteroid use in conjunctivitis?

• Avoid use
• They can prolong certain infections and do more harm than good

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