Evaluation and Management of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2002 - Herpes zoster ophthalmicus occurs when the varicella-zoster virus is reactivated in the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve. Herpes zoster ophthalmicus represents up to one fourth of all cases of herpes zoster. Most patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus present with a ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/1101/p1723.html
Should We Prescribe Antibiotics for Acute Conjunctivitis? - Cochrane for Clinicians - ...
Nov 1, 2002 - This review indicates that even in high-risk patients with bacterial conjunctivitis, there is only a small benefit of treatment with antibiotics. Furthermore, most cases (64 percent) resolve spontaneously, and complications are rare. Therefore, it is reasonable to avoid antibiotic use ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/1101/p1649.html
Topical Fluoroquinolones for Eye and Ear - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2000 - Topical fluoroquinolones are now available for use in the eye and ear. Their broad spectrum of activity includes the common eye and ear pathogens Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. For the treatment of acute otitis externa, these agents are as effective as previously ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/1015/p1870.html
Endogenous Endophthalmitis: Case Report and Brief Review - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 1999 - Endogenous endophthalmitis is a potentially blinding ocular infection resulting from hematogenous spread from a remote primary source. The condition is relatively rare but may become more common as the number of chronically debilitated patients and the use of invasive procedures ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0801/p510.html
Conjunctivitis - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 1998 - Conjunctivitis refers to any inflammatory condition of the membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the exposed surface of the sclera. It is the most common cause of
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0215/p735.html
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