Infective Conjunctivitis

<p>Mr JB presents to the pharmacy complaining of red eyes, which feel irritated and have a discharge, with some 'gluing' of the eyelids in the morning. He has had this for almost two days and his vision is not affected. Mr JB's young son, who attends a local day care centre, had the same symptoms a few days ago, but it seemed to resolve quickly.</p> <p>After reading this article, pharmacists should be able to: </p><ul> <li>Discuss the features and causes of infective conjunctivitis</li> <li>Describe the signs and symptoms of infective conjunctivitis</li> <li>Outline approaches to the management of infective conjunctivitis, including the rational use of topical antibiotics.</li> </ul>