1st January 2024

A 12-year-old boy presents with his parents complaining of a 1-day history of a painful and red left eye

A 12-year-old boy presents with his parents complaining of a 1-day history of a painful and red left eye with marked periorbital swelling and blurred vision. He has a past medical history of recurrent sinus infections and was recently treated for one. There is no past ocular history of note. Examination shows periorbital oedema with conjunctival hypereamia and chemosis. What is the most appropriate treatment?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.