Ocular Emergencies: Red Eye

Andreina Tarff; Ashley Behrens

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2016.12.013

Ocular Emergencies: Red Eye

Andreina Tarff, Ashley Behrens

School of Medicine

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Abstract

“Red eye” is used as a general term to describe irritated or bloodshot eyes. It is a recognizable sign of an acute/chronic, localized/systemic underlying inflammatory condition. Conjunctival injection is most commonly caused by dryness, allergy, visual fatigue, contact lens overwear, and local infections. In some instances, red eye can represent a true ocular emergency that should be treated by an ophthalmologist. A comprehensive assessment of red eye conditions is required to preserve the patients visual function. Severe ocular pain, significant photophobia, decreased vision, and history of ocular trauma are warning signs demanding immediate ophthalmological consultation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	615-639
Number of pages	25
Journal	Medical Clinics of North America
Volume	101
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcna.2016.12.013
State	Published - May 1 2017

Keywords

Allergic
Conjunctiva
Conjunctivitis
Ocular inflammation
Ocular trauma
Red eye

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General Medicine

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