JAMAevidence The Rational Clinical Examination

Does This Patient With Acute Infectious Conjunctivitis Have a Bacterial Infection? With Dr Johnson

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Jun 1, 2023
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INSIGHT

Red Eye and Conjunctivitis

  • Red eye is a common symptom with many causes, ranging from benign to serious.
  • Conjunctivitis, marked by redness and discharge, is the most frequent cause of red eye.
ADVICE

Red Flags for Red Eye

  • Refer patients with red eye experiencing vision loss, pain, recent intraocular surgery, or contact lens wear to an ophthalmologist.
  • These symptoms may indicate a more serious condition than conjunctivitis.
INSIGHT

Self-Limiting Bacterial Conjunctivitis

  • Bacterial conjunctivitis often resolves on its own, even without antibiotics.
  • Antibiotics can speed up recovery, but most mild bacterial cases are self-limiting.
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