title: Bacterial conjunctivitis.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  What is the best treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis?
  
  
  RESULTS
  Topical antibiotics expedite recovery from bacterial conjunctivitis. The choice of antibiotic usually does not affect outcome.
  
  
  METHODS
  Recognition of key distinguishing features of bacterial conjunctivitis Pitfalls that can be recognized in the history and physical examinationChoice of antibioticWhen to refer for specialist treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology and Pathology, Ivey Eye Institute, St Joseph Healthcare, London, Ontario. cindy.hutnik@sjhc.london.on.ca
authors.forename: Cindy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hutnik
authors.forename: Mohammad H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Mohammad-Shahi