Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Question 1

What is the most common cause of a red, irritated eye

Answer 1

Conjunctivitis

Question 2

What is the pink or red color due to?

Answer 2

Inflammation and hyperemia of the conjunctiva

Question 3

Should conjunctivitis be painful?

Answer 3

No
*there will be moderate discomfort, vision issue, photophobia, discharge

Question 4

What are the infectious and non-infectious causes of conjunctivitis

Answer 4

Infectious: viral, bacterial (gonococcal, chlamydia)
Non-infectious:
*Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (drye eyes)
*allergic
*chemical

Question 5

What must you rule out when trying to diagnosis conjunctivitis

Answer 5

1. Uveitis
2. Glaucoma
3. Corneal pathology

Question 6

What is the management and patient education of conjunctivitis

Answer 6

Rigid ocular hygiene
1. Hand washing
2. Do not touch eyes
3. Do not share medication, cosmetics or contact lenses
5. Do not wear contact lenses
6. Cleanse eyelids with wet/warm cotton balls prior to suing eye drops
7. Wash everything, no sharing, no pools