Conjunctivitis (pokenga whatu) is a common eye condition that affects both adults and children. It's an inflammation of the protective membrane that lines your eyelids and the whites of your eye (conjunctiva). It can be caused by:
- a bacterial infection
- a viral infection
- allergies or something irritating the eye.
Treatment depends on the type of conjunctivitis. Traditionally for bacterial eye infections, pharmacists are able to supply antibiotic eyedrops or eye ointment for adults and children over 2 years old.
Our new service now allows trained pharmacists to treat children from 3 months up.
It is important the person with conjunctivitis comes into the pharmacy for a consultation. Our trained pharmacist will then assess the condition of the eye and determine which treatment is most appropriate.
A consult is required, and some exclusions do apply.
This is a Non-Funded service so a fee will apply for this service.
Please call the pharmacy for cost.
This service is available 7 days a week, no appointment required.
Further info https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/c/conjunctivitis/
Disclaimer - These medications are supplied under Standing Orders, supervised by a registered medical practitioner. You must complete a consultation with our pharmacist to access these medicines.