A 55-year-old with suspected bacterial conjunctivitis presents with mucopurulent discharge and no red flags. First-line management in primary care?...

Question

A 55-year-old with suspected bacterial conjunctivitis presents with mucopurulent discharge and no red flags. First-line management in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Immediate topical chloramphenicol plus hygiene advice

Answer

Systemic antibiotics

Answer

Topical steroid drops

Answer

No treatment; discharge always viral

Answer

Urgent ophthalmology referral for all

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Bacterial conjunctivitis