Red Eye

Question 1

severe pain (ocular or headache)
decreased visual acuity
haloes
semi-dilated pupil
hazy cornea

Answer 1

Acute angle closure glaucoma

Question 2

Acute onset
pain
blurred vision and photophobia
small, fixed oval pupil
ciliary flush

Answer 2

Anterior Uveitis

Question 3

severe pain (worse on movement)
tenderness
underlying autoimmune disease e.g. rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 3

Cleritis

Question 4

Red eye with purulent discharge if bacterial, clear discharge if viral

Answer 4

Conjunctivitis

Question 5

Red eye with a history of trauma or coughing bouts

Answer 5

Subconjunctival Haemorrhage

Question 6

Typically red eye, pain and visual loss following intraocular surgery

Answer 6

Endophthalmitis