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Topical Antibiotics Shorten Duration of Conjunctival Symptoms

Findings based on randomized trial and meta-analysis combining data with three previous trials in children with acute infective conjunctivitis

Decline in Infectious Conjunctivitis During COVID-19 Pandemic

Decrease in emergency department encounters for nonallergic conjunctivitis after adoption of public health measures to curb COVID-19

Overdosing of erlotinib may be associated with rapid onset of conjunctivitis

Erlotinib Overdose Tied to Conjunctivitis

Findings in case study of man being treated for non-small-cell lung cancer
Adult women have a higher prevalence of conjunctivitis than men

Conjunctivitis Prevalence Higher for Adult Women Than Men

Bimodal age distribution; highest rates in children younger than 7, minor mode in early adulthood
Antibiotic prescriptions are filled by nearly 60 percent of patients newly diagnosed with acute conjunctivitis

Nearly 60 Percent With Conjunctivitis Fill Antibiotic Rx

Blacks and Latinos less likely to fill prescriptions; higher-income, educated patients more likely to fill rx
Diabetes is associated with increased incidence of conjunctivitis

Diabetes Linked to Increased Incidence of Conjunctivitis

No correlation for diabetes with other eye infections; glycemic control not linked to any infection