Refers to a chronic form of conjunctivitis caused by Chlamidia trachomatis. It is characterized by a progressive conjunctival follicular hyperplasia, corneal neo-vascularization, and scarring of the conjunctiva, cornea and eyelids.

Diagnosis: is often made on the typical physical signs. Culture from the conjunctival discharge may also isolate C.trachomatis.

Non-Drug treatment.

Wash and keep the eye clean.
Limit irritation from glare

Drug treatment

First line:

Tetracycline eye ointment, 1%, twice daily for about 6-8 weeks. Drops, 2-drops

(For S/E, C/I and dosage forms: see page 20)

OR

Doxycycline may be added 100 mg twice daily for 7 days.

(For S/Es, C/Is and dosage forms: see page 21).

Alternative:

Chloramphenicol eye drops 0.5% 4-6 hourly or Chloramphenicol eye ointment, 1 % 4-6 hourly for the same duration mentioned above.

(For S/E, C/I and dosage forms: see page 23)