A 35 years old lady presents with recurrent chronic watery red eyes and a gritty, burning sensation in the eye. Sometimes it is Itchy. You note the ey

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Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

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Module 10: Eye Ear Nose and Throat (Assessment)

A 35 years old lady presents with recurrent chronic watery red eyes and a gritty, burning sensation in the eye. Sometimes it is Itchy. You note the eyes are as shown in the picture.


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What is the antibiotic of choice?


A. Prescribe Ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily for 4 weeks
B. Prescribe Cloxacillin 500mg 6 hourly for 4 weeks
C. Prescribe Doxycycline 100mg once daily for 4 weeks
D. Prescribe Amoxy-clavulanate 650mg twice daily for 4 weeks
E. Refer to ophthalmologist