Clinical ophthalmology · 2010 · 27 citations · 38 references
MedicineInfectious DiseasesOphthalmologyAntimicrobial PharmacotherapyAntibiotic ProphylaxisBacterial Eye InfectionsConjunctival InfectionsEmpiric Antimicrobial TherapyEmpiric Therapy SelectionOcular Antimicrobial TherapyBacterial Infection TreatmentConjunctivitis TreatmentEye Infection ManagementOcular Surface Infection TreatmentTopical Antibacterial TherapyTopical Antibiotics
CLINICAL QUESTION: What is the best treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis? RESULTS: Topical antibiotics expedite recovery from bacterial conjunctivitis. The choice of antibiotic usually does not affect outcome. IMPLEMENTATION: Recognition of key distinguishing features of bacterial conjunctivitis Pitfalls that can be recognized in the history and physical examinationChoice of antibioticWhen to refer for specialist treatment.
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