The Ubiquitous Eye Infection: Appropriate Topical Antibiotic Use in Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Patient or KNOW Patient^™

Bacterial conjunctivitis is a common condition that prompts patients to seek medical care. It is characterized by the acute onset of conjunctival injection and a purulent discharge that may be associated with pruritus. Although acute conjunctivitis is frequently a self-limiting infection, studies have shown that the use of topical antibiotics is associated with significantly improved rates of microbiological and clinical remission, hence accelerating resolution of ocular symptoms and recovery.

This educational activity will review the etiology of bacterial conjunctivitis, describe the symptoms and factors to consider when establishing the clinical diagnosis, discuss the effect of topical antibiotics on the disease course, and outline key points to communicate to patients and/or caregivers to optimize medical therapy.

Available until December 9, 2012.
Physicians: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^™
Nurses: 1.0 contact hour

This activity is sponsored by Quintiles Medical Education, Inc.

This activity is co-provided by Global Education Group and Quintiles Medical Education, Inc.