CHICAGO — Dexamethasone/povidone-iodine ophthalmic suspension (SHP640) effectively treated viral conjunctivitis in a randomized controlled phase 2 trial ...

Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Why this matters: Pink eye is highly contagious, but treatment can help prevent the spread.What you can do: Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching ...

A 6 year old female presents to the pediatrician with red eyes bilaterally and watery mucous discharge for 2 days. Her mother reports that the symptoms started in her right eye and progressed to ...

Editor’s note: This article, originally published on May 6, 2011, has been republished to include website enhancements. Making a definitive diagnosis for a pediatric patient presenting with ...

May 24, 2010 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved gatifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic solution (Zymaxid; Allergan, Inc) for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible ...

7 Symptoms of Conjunctivitis: Early Signs, Types, and When To See a Doctor: By Aditya Migom Doley Key InsightsConjunctivitis symptoms often look similar at first, but small differences help identify ...

Pink eye, medically known as conjunctivitis, affects millions of Americans each year. This common eye condition can range from mildly irritating to seriously uncomfortable, depending on its cause and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Evaluation of a pediatric patient with conjunctivitis who has failed to respond to empiric antibiotic therapy ...

Red eye is the cardinal sign of ocular inflammation. The condition is usually benign and can be managed by primary care physicians. Conjunctivitis is the most common cause of red eye. Other common ...

Conjunctivitis causes irritation, itching, foreign body sensation, and watering or discharge of the eye. Topical antibiotics may speed up clinical and microbiological cure of bacterial conjunctivitis, ...

Not all types of conjunctivitis should be treated the same. Identifying the type of conjunctivitis that a patient has is the key to identifying the most effective course of action. When a patient ...

This is a four week old male infant born to a 26 year old G2P2 O+, rubella immune, group B strep negative, HBsAg negative, VDRL negative, gonorrhea and chlamydia negative, married female at 40 weeks ...