Red eye resident survival guide: Difference between revisions
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[[Red eye]] is essential sign of [[eye inflammation]], while it is usually benign and can be managed by primary care physician. Its most common cause is [[conjunctivitis]]. However, the other common causes are [[subconjunctival hemorrhage]], [[blepharitis]], [[scleritis]], [[corneal abrasion]], [[glaucoma]] and [[foreign body]]. [[Red eye]] can be concomitant [[photophobia]], [[eye discharge]], [[pain]], [[itiching]] and [[visual changes]]. | |||
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Revision as of 18:41, 27 July 2020
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Red eye is essential sign of eye inflammation, while it is usually benign and can be managed by primary care physician. Its most common cause is conjunctivitis. However, the other common causes are subconjunctival hemorrhage, blepharitis, scleritis, corneal abrasion, glaucoma and foreign body. Red eye can be concomitant photophobia, eye discharge, pain, itiching and visual changes.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
Common Causes
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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