Question

A 24-year-old contact lens wearer presents with red, gritty eyes and mucopurulent discharge. Visual acuity is normal; no photophobia. What is the most appropriate initial approach?

Accepted Answer

Advise self-care and hygiene; consider delayed topical antibiotic

Answer

Immediate topical steroid

Answer

Oral antibiotics

Answer

No swimming for 3 months only

Answer

Urgent ophthalmology referral for all cases

Practice question

A 24-year-old contact lens wearer presents with red, gritty eyes and mucopurulent discharge. Visual acuity is normal; no photophobia. What is the most appropriate initial approach?