Our accredited pharmacists can provide treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.
Some of the common symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis
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Eyes are red, swollen and inflamed
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Eyes will often have a white to yellow sticky fluid and discharge
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Vision is not typically affected, however, discharge may cause blurring when present
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Eyes feel gritty, irritated and sore
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It often begins in one eye but can quickly spread to affect both eyes
Common reasons a pharmacist may not be able to supply the treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis:
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Patient is under the age of 2
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Patient uses contact lenses
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Patients' eye is very painful
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Patient has had recent eye surgery
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Patient suffers from glaucoma
If a pharmacist deems that treatment is necessary, they can provide you with the most appropriate treatment, without you having to see a doctor.
* This is not a complete list of criteria in which a pharmacist will need to refer a patient to their doctor.