A 26-year-old contact lens user has a painful red eye with photophobia and reduced vision. Best action?...

Question

A 26-year-old contact lens user has a painful red eye with photophobia and reduced vision. Best action?

Accepted Answer

Urgent same-day ophthalmology assessment for possible keratitis

Answer

Start lubricants and review in a week

Answer

Topical steroid empirically

Answer

Oral antihistamines

Answer

No treatment

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Red eye in contact lens wearer