Conjunctivitis

Question 1

Bacterial symptoms and management

Answer 1

Yellow sticky discharge, often spreads to the other eye

Chloramphenicol eye drops

For night ointment

Question 2

Viral symptoms and management

Answer 2

Gritty sensation and watery discharge

No pharmacological management
• cool compression
• lubricant eye drops

Question 3

Allergic symptoms and management

Answer 3

Itchy and water
Affects both eyes at the same time

Antihistamines

Question 4

Is bacterial self limiting

Answer 4

Yes 7-10 days

But give treatment if symptoms are severe or persistent