We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. You will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon in the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.
You may need to actively update to the latest release - RDS app version 4.7.1 - to see this improvement.
Updating to this latest version of the RDS app is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new resilience arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits. To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:
On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.
On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.
Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.
Self-care is the recommended first line treatment for blepharitis including a stye (hordeolum) : lid hygiene, warm compresses, lid massage, gentle washing and avoiding cosmetics. Patients can access information here.
For orbital cellulitis see here.
If self-care ineffective after two weeks prescribe:
Chloramphenicol eye ointment 1% one application twice daily for 6 weeks.
On advice of ophthalmology if signs of meibomian gland dysfunction or acne rosacea
Oxytetracycline 500mg every 12 hours for 4 weeks (initial) followed by 250mg every 12 hours for 8 weeks (maintenance)
OR
Doxycycline 100mg daily 4 weeks (initial) followed by 50mg daily for 8 weeks (maintenance)
For further information, see NICE CKS guidance on blepharitis.
Typical organisms: Staphylococcus aureus
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Lothian