Red Eye Flashcards
1
Q
What are red flag symptoms for a red eye?
A
Reduced visual acuity Deep pain in the eye Absent/slow pupil response Corneal damage on fluorescein staining History of trauma
2
Q
What are differentials for a red eye?
A
Conjunctivitis Subconjuctival haemorrhage Corneal abrasion Keratitis Episcleritis Scleritis Uveitis Endophthalmitis Acute glaucoma Herpes Zoster ophthalmicus
3
Q
What is hyphaema?
A
Blood in anterior chamber
4
Q
What is a risk of hyphaema?
A
Can increase intraocular pressure
