A 35-year-old man presents with a 2-day history of unilateral red eye with gritty sensation and discharge. There is no photophobia or vision loss. Wha...

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A 35-year-old man presents with a 2-day history of unilateral red eye with gritty sensation and discharge. There is no photophobia or vision loss. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Chloramphenicol eye drops 0.5% QDS for 7 days

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Fusidic acid eye ointment BD for 7 days

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Oral aciclovir 400 mg 5 times daily

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Refer to ophthalmology

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No treatment, advise hygiene measures

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Bacterial Conjunctivitis

A 35-year-old man presents with a 2-day history of unilateral red eye with gritty sensation and discharge. There is no photophobia or vision loss. What is the most appropriate management?