Suspect bacterial, autoimmune, or irritative process.
If purulent, risk of bac...
Red flag: Any decrease in visual acuity is not consistent with conjunctivitis alone; must document normal vision for diagnosis of true isolated conjunctivitis
Viral: contact or t...
If not resolved within 5 to 7 days, reconsider diagnosis or consult specialist
Children may be excluded from school until eye is no longer red, depending on school...
Rhinitis, Allergic
Algorithm: Eye Pain
H10.30 Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, unspecified eye
H10.33 Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral
H10.32 Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, left eye
H10.31 Unspecified acute conjuncti...
Conjunctivitis does not cause decreased acuity or photophobia. If visual acuity is decreased or if there is pain with ocular movements, consider more serious ophthalmic disorders.
Cultu...
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1.15. A: Hyperacute gonococcal conjunctivitis, with copious mucopurulent discharge and lid swelling.
1.17. Gram stain of a conjunctival smear from a patient with gonococcal conjunctivitis. Figure 1.15A reveals many polymorphonuclear cells and intracellular gram-negative diplococci.
1.17. Gram stain of a conjunctival smear from a patient with gonococcal conjunctivitis. Figure 1.15A reveals many polymorphonuclear cells a...