Red eye

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Red eye Microchapters

Patient Information

Overview

Classification

Causes

Differentiating Red eye from other Diseases

Treatment

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Bloodshot eye

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Pharmacotherapy

Acute Pharmacotherapies

Conjunctivitis

  • Allergy - NSAID's, ocular decongestants, antihistamines
  • Viral - avoid spread
  • Bacterial - Antibiotic eye drops

Sub-conjunctival hemorrhage

  • Cool compress
  • Reassurance

Chemical injury

  • Saline immediately

Primary Prevention

  • Good hygiene
  • Proper contact lens maintenance
  • Hand washing
  • Eye protection in potentially injuring situations

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