Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or swelling of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the thin transparent layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. Often called pink eye, conjunctivitis is a common eye disease, especially in children.
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For mild and non–vision-threatening bacterial conjunctivitis, older-generation antibiotics should be used. For moderate and severe bacterial conjunctivitis, the latest fluoroquinolones, including moxifloxacin, besifloxacin, and levofloxacin, are generally effective.
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People with conjunctivitis may experience the following symptoms: 1  A gritty feeling in one or both eyes. 2  Itching or burning sensation in one or both eyes. 3  Excessive tearing.  Discharge from one or both 1  eyes. Swollen eyelids.  Pink discoloration to the whites of one or both 1  eyes. Increased sensitivity to  light.
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The mainstay of treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis is topical antibiotic therapy, with the intent of significantly reducing the duration of symptoms and likelihood of contagion. Ideally, the antibiotic should be specific for the causative organism.
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Antibiotics aren't usually prescribed for infective conjunctivitis because it usually clears up by itself and there's a very low risk of complications for untreated conjunctivitis. However, if the infection is particularly severe or it has lasted for more than two weeks, you may be prescribed antibiotics.
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Conjunctivitis-infective/Pages/Treatment.aspx
Allergic conjunctivitis. Your treatment will depend on the type of allergic conjunctivitis you have. The four main types of allergic conjunctivitis are: seasonal conjunctivitis – typically caused by an allergy to pollen. perennial conjunctivitis – usually caused by an allergy to dust mites or pets.
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For mild and non–vision-threatening bacterial conjunctivitis, older-generation antibiotics should be used. Later-generation antibiotics and the latest fluoroquinolones should be reserved for more serious infections to minimize bacterial resistance.The following are older topical antibiotics that remain efficacious:
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Conjunctivitis of the bulbar and/or palpebral conjunctiva can be caused by allergies, toxins, fungi, viruses, or bacteria. Bacterial conjunctivitis due to gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pneumoniae is generally milder than conjunctivitis caused by gram-negative bacteria. Mild conjunctivitis is usually benign and self-limited and can be monitored without treatment or easily treated with antibiotics.
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Conjunctival scrapings are often used in the diagnosis of bacterial conjunctivitis; they can be collected with topical anesthetic and gentle use of a platinum spatula or similar blunt metallic object.
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Bacterial Conjunctivitis. Antibiotics, usually given topically as eye drops or ointment, can help shorten the length of bacterial conjunctivitis, reduce complications, and reduce the spread of infection to others. If your doctor prescribes antibiotic eye drops or ointment, the infection should clear within several days. However, mild bacterial conjunctivitis may get better without antibiotic treatment and without any complications. It often improves in 2 to 5 days without treatment but can last up to 2 or 3 weeks.
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what drops can be used for bacterial conjunctivitis?
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