Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Our accredited pharmacists can provide treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis. 

Some of the common symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis

• Eyes are red, swollen and inflamed
• Eyes will often have a white to yellow sticky fluid and discharge
• Vision is not typically affected, however discharge may cause blurring when present
• Eyes feel gritty, irritated and sore
• It often begins in one eye but can quickly spread to affect both eyes

Common reasons a pharmacist may not be able to supply treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis *

• Patient is under the age of 2
• Patient uses contact lenses
• Patients' eye is very painful
• Patient has had recent eye surgery
• Patient suffers from glaucoma

If a pharmacist deems that treatment is necessary, they can provide you with the most appropriate treatment, without you having to see a doctor.

* This is not a complete list of criteria in which a pharmacist will need to refer a patient to their doctor.