Week 4 (2025) | 20-Year-Old Male With Acute
Eye Problem (Bacterial Conjunctivitis )|
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1. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS(HPI)
The patient is a 20-year-old male who presents to the outpatient clinic
with a chief complaint of redness and discomfort in the right eye for
the past 3 days. The patient reports a gradual onset of symptoms that
have progressively worsened. He describes the discomfort as a gritty,
burning sensation, rated 4/10 in severity, associated with itching and
excessive tearing. He also notes mild photophobia but denies severe eye
pain.
, The patient reports yellowish discharge, especially noticeable upon
waking in the morning, causing the eyelids to feel “stuck together.” He
denies any blurred vision, vision loss, halos, or double vision. There is
no history of eye trauma, foreign body exposure, or chemical contact. He
does not wear contact lenses and denies recent eye surgery.
The patient reports a recent upper respiratory infection approximately
one week ago and admits to frequent eye rubbing. He denies fever,
headache, nausea, vomiting, or facial swelling. No similar symptoms in
the left eye at this time.
The patient has attempted self-treatment with over-the-counter artificial
tears with minimal relief. He denies prior episodes of similar symptoms.
There is no known exposure to individuals with eye infections.
2. Past Medical History
• Chronic Illnesses: Denies history of chronic medical conditions
such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, asthma, or autoimmune
disease.
• Previous Eye Conditions: No prior history of glaucoma, cataracts,
uveitis, or chronic eye infections. Reports occasional mild eye
irritation in the past related to seasonal allergies, resolved without
medical intervention.
• Hospitalizations: Denies any previous hospital admissions.
• Surgeries: Denies any history of surgical procedures, including
ophthalmologic surgery.
• Allergies: No known drug allergies (NKDA). Denies environmental
or food allergies unless otherwise specified.