Conjunctiva
Hyperacute Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Also known as: hyperacute purulent red eye, gonococcal conjunctivitis, copious purulent discharge
Clinical decision support only
OptoGuide™ supports professional judgement and does not diagnose or replace clinician responsibility.
Overview
Copious rapidly refilling purulent discharge with marked conjunctival injection or lid oedema and sight-threatening risk; treat as emergency gonococcal pattern until proven otherwise.
What OptoGuide™ covers for hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis
- Recognition patterns — symptoms, signs, and differentiators
- Don't-miss risks and escalation triggers
- Management tiers with linked Australian therapeutics
- Referral urgency, specialty, and letter drafting
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