Viral conjunctivitis

Background

DDx

Eye Algorithm (Main)

Treatment

  1. Artificial tears
  2. Cold compresses
  3. Consider topical antibiotics (e.g. erythromycin ophtho) if unable to differentiate from bacterial conjunctivitis
  4. Strict hand/general hygiene
  5. Follow up with ophtho if worsening or no improvement in 7 days

See Also

Source

  • Mahmood AR, Narang AT. Diagnosis and management of the acute red eye. Emerg Med Clin N Am. 2008;26:35-55.
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