Case scenario

Kon is a student and resident of a shared university dormitory who has come into your pharmacy complaining of red and ‘icky’ eyes. He mentions it started yesterday and that it was a little difficult to open his eyes this morning. He describes some discomfort but not pain. You rule out any red flag symptoms such as photophobia or vision changes and ensure he does not have symptoms suggestive of more sinister bacterial infection. Kon is otherwise well and does not use corrective eyewear. He tells you that one of his friends had red eyes last week.

Learning objectives

After reading this article, pharmacists should be able to:

  • Describe the signs and symptoms of conjunctivitis
  • Describe when patients with ocular symptoms should be referred to a medical practitioner
  • Explain treatment options for conjunctivitis.

Competency (2016) Standards addressed: 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5.

Accreditation expiry: 31/01/2027

Accreditation number: CAP2402OTCLB

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Introduction 

Conjunctivitis is a common ophthalmic condition characterised by inflammation of the conjunctiva.1,2 Cause

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