Bacterial - Contact Lens Wearer
- Rapid onset of symptoms.
- Ciprofloxacin 0.3% solution may form a white precipitate on the cornea.
Usual Pathogens
P. aeruginosa
Staphylococcus spp
Streptococcus spp
Bacillus cereus
Enterobacterales
Moraxella spp
H. influenzae
P. acnes
Ophthalmic Solutions
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| [ Tobramycin 14mg/mL | q5min for first hour, then q15-60min around the clock for 24-72 hours, then slowly reduce frequency | 3-4 weeks (dependent on clinical picture) |
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| Ceftazidime 50mg/mL] | q5min for first hour, then q15-60min around the clock for 24-72 hours, then slowly reduce frequency | |
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| Ciprofloxacin 0.3% (alone) | q5min for first hour, then q15-60min around the clock for 24-72 hours, then slowly reduce frequency | 3-4 weeks (dependent on clinical picture) |