Look Out for Mix-Ups With Pink Eye Treatments
You’ll need to be prepared to assist kids and adults with pink eye (conjunctivitis)...since they often visit pharmacies first for help.
Viruses are the most common cause of conjunctivitis in adults...and bacteria are the most common cause in kids. But conjunctivitis can also have noninfectious causes, such as allergies.
Start by gathering info about the patient’s symptoms...to help your pharmacist assess a cause and guide treatment.
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