DIFFERENTIATE RED EYE DISORDERS - UVA
[Pages:84]Introduction
DIFFERENTIATE RED EYE DISORDERS
? Needs immediate treatment
? Needs treatment within a few days
? Does not require treatment
Introduction
SUBJECTIVE EYE COMPLAINTS
? Decreased vision ? Pain ? Redness
Characterize the complaint through history and exam.
Introduction
TYPES OF RED EYE DISORDERS
? Mechanical trauma ? Chemical trauma ? Inflammation/infection
Introduction
ETIOLOGIES OF RED EYE
1. Chemical injury 2. Angle-closure glaucoma 3. Ocular foreign body 4. Corneal abrasion 5. Uveitis 6. Conjunctivitis 7. Ocular surface disease 8. Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Evaluation
RED EYE: POSSIBLE CAUSES
? Trauma ? Chemicals ? Infection ? Allergy ? Systemic conditions
Evaluation
RED EYE: CAUSE AND EFFECT
Symptom
Cause
Itching
Allergy
Burning
Lid disorders, dry eye
Foreign body sensation Foreign body, corneal abrasion
Localized lid tenderness Hordeolum, chalazion
Evaluation
RED EYE: CAUSE AND EFFECT (Continued)
Symptom Deep, intense pain
Photophobia Halo vision
Cause
Corneal abrasions, scleritis, iritis, acute glaucoma, sinusitis, etc.
Corneal abrasions, iritis, acute glaucoma Corneal edema (acute glaucoma, uveitis)
Evaluation
Equipment needed to evaluate red eye
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