Both the eye drops and ointment may cause transient blurring of vision, and patients should be advised not to drive or operate machinery unless their vision is clear. The drops/ointment should not be used for longer than 5 days without consulting a doctor. The drops/ointment should not be shared. If pain or visual disturbance develops, further medical advice should be sought urgently. Infective conjunctivitis is contagious, so wash hands after touching the eyes and avoid sharing towel, facecloths etc. Once opened, the drops should be discarded after 5 days. Once opened the ointment should be discarded 5 days. Possible side-effects General and/or localised allergic reaction Stinging and irritation may occur. Blurred vision When to refer to GP Rapid referral Recent injury to the eye or surrounding area Possibility of a foreign body being present Moderate or severe pain in the eye Marked redness of the eye Swelling around the eye Eye surgery within the last six months Sensitivity to light Disturbed vision with or without nausea and vomiting The eye looks cloudy The looks unusual Conditional referral Patients using other eye preparations Previous conjunctivitis in the recent past Glaucoma Dry eyes Contact lens wearers History of sensitivity to chloramphenicol or any other ingredients of the drops History of blood disorders Consider supply, but patient should be advised to make an appointment to see the GP: Recent travel abroad Allergy Definition A state of hypersensitivity induced by exposure to a particular allergen.
Both the eye drops and ointment may cause transient blurring of vision, and patients should be advised not to drive or operate machinery unless their vision is clear. The drops/ointment should not be used for longer than 5 days without consulting a doctor. The drops/ointment should not be shared. If pain or visual disturbance develops, further medical advice should be sought urgently. Infective conjunctivitis is contagious, so wash hands after touching the eyes and avoid sharing towel, facecloths etc. Once opened, the drops should be discarded after 5 days. Once opened the ointment should be discarded 5 days. Possible side-effects General and/or localised allergic reaction Stinging and irritation may occur. Blurred vision When to refer to GP Rapid referral Recent injury to the eye or surrounding area Possibility of a foreign body being present Moderate or severe pain in the eye Marked redness of the eye Swelling around the eye Eye surgery within the last six months Sensitivity to light Disturbed vision with or without nausea and vomiting The eye looks cloudy The looks unusual Conditional referral Patients using other eye preparations Previous conjunctivitis in the recent past Glaucoma Dry eyes Contact lens wearers History of sensitivity to chloramphenicol or any other ingredients of the drops History of blood disorders Consider supply, but patient should be advised to make an appointment to see the GP: Recent travel abroad Allergy Definition A state of hypersensitivity induced by exposure to a particular allergen.
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