DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF THE ACUTE RED EYE

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF THE ACUTE RED EYE

This is important in the management of minor ocular complaints and the recognition of conditions that require expert attention. Possible causes of the acute red eye include: /uni25CF subconjunctival haemorrhage; /uni25CF conjunctivitis; /uni25CF keratitis; /uni25CF uveitis; /uni25CF episcleritis and scleritis; /uni25CF acute glaucoma. Any condition with pain, visual impairment or a pupil abnormality suggests a more serious diagnosis. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF THE ACUTE RED EYE

This is important in the management of minor ocular complaints and the recognition of conditions that require expert attention. Possible causes of the acute red eye include: /uni25CF subconjunctival haemorrhage; /uni25CF conjunctivitis; /uni25CF keratitis; /uni25CF uveitis; /uni25CF episcleritis and scleritis; /uni25CF acute glaucoma. Any condition with pain, visual impairment or a pupil abnormality suggests a more serious diagnosis. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF THE ACUTE RED EYE

This is important in the management of minor ocular complaints and the recognition of conditions that require expert attention. Possible causes of the acute red eye include: /uni25CF subconjunctival haemorrhage; /uni25CF conjunctivitis; /uni25CF keratitis; /uni25CF uveitis; /uni25CF episcleritis and scleritis; /uni25CF acute glaucoma. Any condition with pain, visual impairment or a pupil abnormality suggests a more serious diagnosis.