A 45-year-old woman presents with redness and irritation in her left eye that began after she finished swimming in a public pool. There is a mucopurulent discharge present. What might be the cause?
This patient's symptoms may suggest bacterial conjunctivitis, possibly due to exposure from contaminated water in the swimming pool. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common pathogen associated with conjunctivitis after swimming and can be treated with antibiotic eye drops.