A 30-year-old woman presents with unilateral red eye, photophobia and reduced vision. She wears contact lenses. Examination shows ciliary flush, irreg...

Question

A 30-year-old woman presents with unilateral red eye, photophobia and reduced vision. She wears contact lenses. Examination shows ciliary flush, irregular pupil and consensual photophobia. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Urgent ophthalmology referral for suspected anterior uveitis

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Treat as viral conjunctivitis with lubricants and review in 1 week

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Start topical chloramphenicol and discharge

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Start topical steroid drops without specialist review

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Advise no contact lens use but no further action

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Anterior uveitis

A 30-year-old woman presents with unilateral red eye, photophobia and reduced vision. She wears contact lenses. Examination shows ciliary flush, irregular pupil and consensual photophobia. What is the most appropriate next step?