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Conjunctivitis (Bacterial)

Management of bacterial eye infections.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Ophthalmology

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Conjunctivitis - infective
National
Clinical Management Guidelines: Conjunctivitis (bacterial)
National
NICE guideline [NG180]
National
Clinical Management Guidelines: Conjunctivitis (bacterial)
Local
Conjunctivitis Preferred Practice PatternĀ®
Local
Conjunctivitis: Scenario: Management in primary care (NICE CKS)
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the key clinical features that differentiate bacterial conjunctivitis from viral or allergic conjunctivitis in primary care?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What is the recommended first-line antibiotic treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis in adults and children?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • How should I manage a patient with bacterial conjunctivitis who has not improved after 48 hours of treatment?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • When should I consider referring a patient with bacterial conjunctivitis to an ophthalmologist?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What patient education should I provide regarding the contagious nature of bacterial conjunctivitis and prevention measures?Updated: 8/16/2025
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