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====[[Bacterial Conjunctivitis]]====
*Counsel patient/family on importance of hand hygiene/avoiding touching face to prevent spread!
*Apply warm or cool compresses (for comfort and cleansing) every 4 hours, followed by instillation of ophthalmic antibiotic solutions
''These options do not cover gonococcal or chlamydial infections''
*Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim (Polytrim) 2 drops every 6 hours for 7 days OR
*[[Erythromycin]] applied to the conjunctiva q6hrs for 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
*[[Chloramphenicol]] 0.5% ophthalmic solution 1 drop QID for 7 days

NB: levofloxacin is preferred for contact lens wearers for coverage of pseudomonas. Advise not to wear contacts for duration of treatment