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If both drop and ointment/gel therapy are indicated, instill the drops at least 10 minutes before the

ointment/gel.

If multiple medications are indicated, wait at least 5 minutes before instilling the next eye drop preparation.

If symptoms do not subside after 72 hours of treatment, the patient should be encouraged to seek further
assessment from an eye care specialist.

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Types of Conjunctivitis

Non-Infectious Conjunctivitis:
Allergic conjunctivitis
Non-allergic conjunctivitis

Infectious Conjunctivitis:
Viral conjunctivitis.
Bacterial conjunctivitis;
Neonatal conjunctivitis.

Medical referral cases

Bacterial conjunctivitis
Viral conjunctivitis
Neonatal conjunctivitis
Contact lens-related conjunctivitis
Herpetic conjunctivitis
Any conjunctivitis with vision loss, photophobia, or severe pain

Self-treatable Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

(where pharmacists can recommend self-care)
✓ Allergic conjunctivitis.
✓ Non-allergic conjunctivitis.

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