The questionnaire involved them using the algorithm to reach a diagnosis in patients presenting with red eyes. The condition is usually benign and can be managed by primary care physicians. If so, share your ppt presentation slides online with. Files on the website can be opened or downloaded and saved to your computer or device. Viral conjunctivitis most common cause of red eye allergic irritant conjunctivitis bacterial conjunctivitis neonatal conjunctivitis ophthalmia neonatorum blepharitis. The red eye is the most common ocular con dition the. The diagnosis of the cause of red eye can be a challenge for the pediatrician because the differential diagnosis includes a.
Differential diagnosis of conjunctivitis and the red eye. Diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of. However, red eye can also be a feature of a more serious eye condition, in which a delay in treatment due to a. The differential diagnosis of red eye can be narrowed down rapidly with simple baseline tests and targeted questioning. When patients present with chronic blepharoconjunctivitis, the condition can cause an unexpected sequela.
Pdf on may 1, 2011, khathutshelo percy mashige and others published differential diagnosis of red eye find, read and cite all the. A hordeolum ie, stye is a localized infection or inflammation of the eyelid margin involving hair follicles of the eyelashes ie, external hordeolum or meibomian glands ie, internal. A small percentage of patients with red eye need urgent ophthalmological referral and treatment, although the vast majority can be treated by the primary care clinician. Differential diagnosis is also used more loosely, to refer simply to a list of the most common causes of a given symptom, to a list of disorders similar to a given disorder, or to such lists when they are. The pattern of redness on the conjunctiva will help with differential diagnosis, for. Misdiagnosis is a major medicolegal pitfall, in that the truly emergent conditions that may cause red eye have major visionthreatening sequelae. Red eye, a differential diagnosis is the property of its rightful owner. Managing the red eye 4 introduction slide 1 physicians frequently encounter patients who complain of a red eye. When in doubt ophthalmology consult 64091 please, please. Differentiating urgent and emergent causes of acute red eye for.
Red eye is the cardinal sign of ocular inflammation. Triage is the screening of patients to ensure that the. Anamnesis systemic disease eye disease devolopment of. Red eye is a common presentation in primary care and is a sign of inflammation. There is a wide differential diagnosis for red eye. Patients with ocular emergencies should be referred to an ophthalmologist at once, as should all patients whose diagnosis is in doubt. The differential diagnosis is so large that the caregiver must be comfortable with all diagnoses and must be able to distinguish between them. Most cases will be due to relatively benign problems.
The differential diagnosis of the red eye springerlink. Red eye red eye is sign of pathology of anterior or posterior ocular segment, of orbit or of ocular adnexa. Acute, red eye photophobia ocular pain worsening routine 48 hrs to first available. Acute red eye is a common presenting complaint to primary care physicians. Differential diagnosis of red eye slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Differential diagnosis of red eye conjunctiva pupil cornea anterior chamber iop subconjunctival haemorrhage bright red normal normal normal normal conjunctivitis. The red eye international council of ophthalmology. Red eye is a catch all term for the inflamed or injected external appearance of the eye, for which there are many causes.
However, some etiologies require urgent referral to an ophthalmologist. Authored by susan lightman posted on may 14, 2010 topic. A detailed history of the presenting symptoms and previous ophthalmological and medical history can narrow the differential. Eye education for emergency clinicians 4 introduction normally the eye has a strong resistance. Differential diagnosis of red eye red eyes are commonly encountered in optometric practice and it is imperative that the eyecare practitioner is able to formulate an appropriate differential diagnosis in. It is important to differentiate whether the person presenting with red eye needs same day assessment by an ophthalmologist, or if. Anterior uveitis can present with redness, photophobia, pain and blurred vision. Eye diseases diagnosis eye diseases therapy diagnosis, differential genres.
Practitioners recorded brief details of every patient seen and detailed information concerning signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis and treatment for all patients presenting with a red eye during 20. Conjunctivitis is the most common cause of red eye. Patients with eye problems account for up to 5% of all general practice consultations. Some of the common causes are conjunctivitis, subconjunctival haemorrhage, episcleritis, scleritis, anterior uveitis and acute glaucoma. Assessment of red eye differentials bmj best practice. The most likely cause of a red eye in patients who present to general practice is conjunctivitis. Both are new to your practice and have never had an eye exam before.
Diagnosis and management of red eye in primary care. This may be in the form of keratectomy under general anesthesia if the lesion is smooth and cannot be grasped for easy. Diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the eye. The overall diagnostic accuracy of the edinburgh red eye diagnostic algorithm is 72%. Hordeolum and stye in emergency medicine differential. Most causes of a red eye are benign or selflimited and can be managed by a primary care physician. Differential diagnosis of red eye conjunctiva pupil cornea anterior chamber iop subconjunctival haemorrhage bright red normal normal normal normal conjunctivitis injected vessels, fornices. Viral conjunctivitis viral conjunctivitis is a common condition characterized by conjunctival redness and inflammation. This slide program provides an approach to differential diagnosis of conditions that can.
Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus differential diagnosis of eye diseases, by hans pau, m. This rises to 76% when only the most serious red eyes causes. The red eye has an extensive differential diagnosis. Differential diagnosis clues if the eye itches, if the eye. The differential diagnosis of a unilateral red eye is shown in. Understand the diagnostic approach to the acute red eye 2. A detailed history of the presenting symptoms and previous ophthalmological and medical history can narrow the differential diagnosis and aid in the interpretation of key examination findings. Diagnosis and management of pediatric conjunctivitis.
Have access to a differential diagnosis every time. The differential diagnosis includes both benign and sightthreatening conditions. The accuracy of the edinburgh red eye diagnostic algorithm. Eye education for emergency clinicians 20 conclusion remember beware of the red eye. Differential diagnosis armed with clues from the clinical history and physical examination, we can proceed to a logical anatomical and mechanistic breakdown of the causes of the red eye clinical entities. It is usually injection and prominence of the superficial blood vessels of the conjunctiva, which may be caused by disorders of these or adjacent. Pdf differential diagnosis of red eye researchgate. A red eye is an eye that appears red due to illness or injury. The red eye in children is a frequent complaint in general practice. I like jeff manns approach to red eye he breaks the causes down into 3 groups.