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A red eye is a diagnostic sign of ocular inflammation, which may be caused by a multitude of conditions. Most cases are benign and can be effectively managed by the primary care physician. Misdiagnosis of the more emergent conditions can have major vision-threatening... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Red eye is a “basket” term that encompasses a wide range of ophthalmic conditions. Most conditions are self-limited; however, red eye can be a sign of serious eye disease. Presence of pain helps to distinguish between the more serious eye conditions and nonvision... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Most textbooks consider the causes of red eye as conjunctivitis, iritis, or glaucoma, but it may be the result of taking the night plane from Los Angeles to New York. If these are all the causes you can remember you will be sadly mistaken in some cases. Most of the causes can be quickly
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... Conjunctivitis is characterized by hyperemia of the conjunctiva due to infection, allergy, or chemical reactions. (See Recognizing conjunctivitis.) This disorder usually occurs as benign, self-limiting pinkeye; it may also be chronic, possibly indicating... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Inclusion conjunctivitis (also called inclusion blennorrhea) is an acute ocular inflammation resulting from infection by Chlamydia trachomatis. Although inclusion conjunctivitis occasionally becomes chronic, the prognosis is usually good.
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... The second most common autoimmune rheumatic disorder after rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Sjögren’s syndrome is characterized by diminished lacrimal and salivary gland secretion (sicca complex). Sjögren’s syndrome may be a primary disorder or it... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... An inflammation of the cornea, keratitis may result from bacterial, fungal, or viral infection. If untreated, the infection can lead to blindness.
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The most common cause of keratitis is infection by... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... A common ocular sign associated with inflammation, conjunctival injection is nonuniform redness of the conjunctiva from hyperemia. This redness can be diffuse, localized, or peripheral, or it may encircle a clear cornea.
Conjunctival... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling
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The most frequent causes of “red eye”—conjunctivitis, trauma, allergies, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and lid problems—are usually benign. Some conditions presenting with a red eye, however,... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Differential Overview
❑ Viral conjunctivitis
❑ Allergic conjunctivitis
❑ Bacterial conjunctivitis
❑ Corneal abrasion ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures
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... Hyperemia of the conjunctiva from infection, allergy, or chemical reactions characterizes conjunctivitis. Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are highly contagious but are also self-limiting after 2 weeks. Chronic conjunctivitis may result in... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Inclusion conjunctivitis, or chlamydia keratoconjunctivitis, is an acute ocular inflammation resulting from infection by Chlamydia trachomatis — serotypes A through C (trachoma) and D through K (inclusion conjunctivitis). Trachoma is a major cause of... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... The second most common autoimmune rheumatic disorder after rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is characterized by diminished lacrimal and salivary gland secretion (sicca complex). SS occurs mainly in women (90% of patients);... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Keratitis, also known as inflammation of the cornea, may be acute or chronic, superficial or deep. Superficial keratitis is fairly common and may develop at any age. The prognosis is good with treatment. Untreated, recurrent keratitis... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... A common ocular sign associated with inflammation, conjunctival injection is nonuniform redness of the conjunctiva from hyperemia. This redness can be diffuse, localized, or peripheral, or it may encircle a clear cornea.
Conjunctival... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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...Most cases of a red eye are due to relativelyminor infectious or allergic causes. Some cases, however, reflectmore serious eye pathology, which must be investigated further. Principal Causes of Red Eye Conjunctivitis ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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... A common ocular sign associated with inflammation, conjunctival injection is nonuniform redness of the conjunctiva from hyperemia. This redness can be diffuse, localized, or peripheral, or it may encircle a clear cornea.
Conjunctival injection... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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Most textbooks consider the causes of red eye to be conjunctivitis,
iritis, or glaucoma, but it may be the result of taking the night plane from
Los Angeles to New York. If these are all the causes you can remember, you
will be sadly mistaken in some cases. Most of the... Pictures
... READ EXCERPTS »
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