Red Eye

 

 

Introduction

 

 

 

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Differential Diagnosis

painful eye

trauma

  • subconjunctival hematoma
  • corneal foreign body
  • corneal abrasion
  • corneal flash burn
  • chemical burn
  • blunt or penetrating trauma

 

blepharitis

iritis

episcleritis

scleritis (suggests systemic problem)

keratitis/corneal ulcer

glaucoma

uveitis

subconjuncitival hemorrhage

acute angle-closure glaucoma

 

 

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History and Physical Exam

  • history
  • physical exam

History

Pain accompanies

Painless eyes

Physical Exam

Scleritis: violet-coloured

ciliary flush/limbic

eye full of blood: subconjunctival hemorrhage

 

 

 

 

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Investigations

  • lab investigations
  • diagnostic imaging

Lab Investigations

Diagnostic Imaging

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Management

 

 

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Pathophysiology

 

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Clinical Vignette 2

 

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Additional Resources

Wirbelauer C. 2006. Management of the Red Eye for the Primary Care Physician. Am J Med;119:302-6.

 

 

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Topic Development

created: DLP, Aug 09

authors: DLP, Aug 09

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