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Revision as of 22:32, 30 July 2011
Background
DDx
Treatment
- Artificial tears
- Cold compresses
- Consider topical antibiotics (e.g. erythromycin ophtho) if unable to differentiate from bacterial conjunctivitis
- Strict hand/general hygiene
- 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.