red eye

Question 1

causes of red eye?

Answer 1

Acute angle closure glaucoma
Anterior uveitis
Scleritis
Conjunctivitis
Subconjunctival haemorrhage
Endophthalmitis

Question 2

what is Endophthalmitis

Answer 2

typically red eye, pain and visual loss following intraocular surgery

Question 3

what is Subconjunctival haemorrhage

Answer 3

history of trauma or coughing bouts

Question 4

what is Conjunctivitis

Answer 4

purulent discharge if bacterial, clear discharge if viral

Question 5

what is Scleritis

Answer 5

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

Question 6

what is Anterior uveitis

Answer 6

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

Question 7

what is Acute angle closure glaucoma

Answer 7

severe pain (may be ocular or headache)
decreased visual acuity, patient sees haloes
semi-dilated pupil
hazy cornea