Template:Bacterial Conjunctivitis Treatment

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 for bacterial conjunctivitis and can cause sight threatening injuries, especially in cases of HSV or fungal causes of red eye.