Red Eye

Question 1

What can a red eye be caused by?

Answer 1

-Allergies
-Dry eyes
-Conjunctivitis
-Eye injury
-Blepharitis
-Eye formulations
-Eye lid infections
-Uvetitis
-Contact lenses
-Corneal sores

Question 2

Other Signs and Symptoms including Red eye

Answer 2

-Unilateral/bilateral
-Perceived visual changes
-Pain
-Foreign body sensation
-Discharge
-Itch
-Photophobia
-Headache

Question 3

Questions to ask the patient (Red eye)

Answer 3

-Contact lenses?
-Chemical exposure or trauma?
-Similar episodes in the past?
-Hypertension
-Other conditions associated with a red eye
-Recent illnesses
-Family history
-Use of medications

Question 4

Common causes of short-term development od red eyes

Answer 4

-Eye damage (grit/dust)
-Dryness of eyes (e.g contact lenses and computer work)
-Allergies (allergic conjunctivitis)
-Infections (Bacterial or viral conjunctivitis/inflammation)