Gritty Discomfort in Surgery — 24yo Woman | Ophthalmology | SMLE Q#18385
SMLE Question #18385
Surgery
Ophthalmology
Objective: OBJ-OPH-001
Last updated: February 2026
A 24-year-old woman has 2 days of bilateral red eyes with gritty discomfort and watery discharge. Her roommate recently had an upper respiratory infection. She denies eye pain, photophobia, or visual change and does not wear contact lenses. Examination shows diffuse conjunctival injection with clear watery discharge, no eyelid matting, a clear cornea, and pupils equal and reactive. What is the most appropriate management?
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