Gonococcal conjunctivitis: ocular emergency; risk perforation of cornea Clinical features: purulent discharge +++, chemosis (conjunctival oedema), periorbital oedema, rapid progression Topical Chlorsig (chloramphenicol) is only bacteriostatic & not appropriate treatment. Gram stain - expect Gram negative diplococci. - Dr Daya Sharma @DrDayaSharma #Clinical #Ophthalmology #Gonorrhea #Gonococcal #Conjunctivitis #Pus #Purulent
