CONJUNCTIVITIS (PINK EYE)

Chloramphenicol 0.5% eye drops 2 hourly for 2 days then reduce frequency OR chloramphenicol 1% ointment QDS (or just at night if used with eye drops during the day) Third line: Fusidic acid 1% gel BD Treat for 48 hours after resolution Treat if severe, as most viral or self-limiting. 65% of cases resolve on placebo by day five. ................
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