reviewJAMAOct 22, 2013GREEN OA

Conjunctivitis

University of Wisconsin–Madison

PubMed
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Abstract

Importance

Conjunctivitis is a common problem.

Objective

To examine the diagnosis, management, and treatment of conjunctivitis, including various antibiotics and alternatives to antibiotic use in infectious conjunctivitis and use of antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers in allergic conjunctivitis. EVIDENCE REVIEW: A search of the literature published through March 2013, using PubMed, the ISI Web of Knowledge database, and the Cochrane Library was performed. Eligible articles were selected after review of titles, abstracts, and references.

Citation impact

575
total citations
FWCI
16.96
Percentile
100%
References
80
Citations per year

Authors

2

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Allergic conjunctivitis
  • Bacterial Conjunctivitis
  • Dermatology
  • Chlamydia
  • Itching
  • Antibiotics
  • Gonorrhea
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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