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*Gatifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic solution 1-2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN 1 drop every 6 hours for 5 days OR | *Gatifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic solution 1-2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN 1 drop every 6 hours for 5 days OR | ||
*Azithromycin 1% ophthalmic solution 1 drop BID for 2 days THEN 1 drop daily for 5 days | *Azithromycin 1% ophthalmic solution 1 drop BID for 2 days THEN 1 drop daily for 5 days | ||
*Corticosteroids have no benefit | *Corticosteroids have no benefit and can cause sight threatening injuries, especially in HSV or fungal causes of red eye | ||
Revision as of 15:35, 11 October 2015
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
These options do not cover gonococcal or chlamydial infections
- Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim 2 drops ever 6 hours for 7 days OR
- Erythromycin applied to the conjunctiva q6hrs fir 7 days OR
- Levofloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic solution 1-2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN every 6 hours for 5 days OR
- Moxifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic 1-2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN every 6 hours for 5 days OR
- Gatifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic solution 1-2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN 1 drop every 6 hours for 5 days OR
- Azithromycin 1% ophthalmic solution 1 drop BID for 2 days THEN 1 drop daily for 5 days
- Corticosteroids have no benefit and can cause sight threatening injuries, especially in HSV or fungal causes of red eye