Most cases are self-limiting. Artificial tears may be useful in mild irritation (1).
The treatment of choice is an oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). If these are not appropriate a topical NSAID such as Ketorolac trometamol may be appropriate.
If this treatment does not keep the eye comfortable, the patient should be seen in the local ophthalmology clinic within 2-3 days.
Topical steroids such as dexamethasone eye drops are successful, but risk the complications associated with the use of steroid eye drops.
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