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Researcher analyzes over-prescription of antibiotics for acute conjunctivitis
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Acute conjunctivitis is typically managed by all types of health care providers, not just ophthalmologists. Even though the American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern guidelines state that “viral conjunctivitis will not respond to antibacterial agents and mild bacterial conjunctivitis is likely to be self-limited,” one study of U.S. health care claims data from a managed care plan found a preponderance of prescribing topical antibiotics, according to a study. Six million cases per year of acute conjunctivitis represent hundreds of millions of dollars spent per year, (Read more...)