Question

A 28-year-old contact lens wearer presents with red, sticky eye and mild discomfort. Visual acuity normal. Likely bacterial conjunctivitis. Appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Topical chloramphenicol; advise stop lens wear and seek urgent care if pain/photophobia develops

Answer

Topical steroid drops

Answer

No treatment and continue lens wear

Answer

Oral co-amoxiclav

Answer

Topical aciclovir

Practice question

A 28-year-old contact lens wearer presents with red, sticky eye and mild discomfort. Visual acuity normal. Likely bacterial conjunctivitis. Appropriate management?