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Conjunctivitis red flags — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateInfectionsConjunctivitis red flagsGPhC CRA

A contact lens wearer asks for chloramphenicol drops for a painful red eye with light sensitivity and blurred vision. She removed the lens this morning. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: D — Refer urgently for same-day eye assessment

Pain, photophobia, visual change and contact lens use are red flags for keratitis or other serious eye disease. Same-day assessment is needed. Empirical OTC treatment should not delay review.

Reference: NICE CKS