Red eye resident survival guide (pediatrics)

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Eman Alademi, M.D.[2]

Red eye resident survival guide (pediatrics) Microchapters
Overview
Causes
FIRE
Diagnosis
Treatment
Do's
Don'ts

Overview

This section provides a short and straight to the point overview of the disease or symptom. The first sentence of the overview must contain the name of the disease.

Red eye is defined as a symptom of red eye as the major clinical finding. A detailed history, baseline ophthalmological tests, and accompanying manifestations can narrow down the differential diagnosis. The duration and laterality of symptoms (uni- vs. bilateral) and the intensity of pain are the main criteria allowing the differentiation of non-critical changes that can be cared for by a general practitioner from diseases calling for elective referral to an ophthalmologist and eye emergencies requiring urgent ophthalmic surgery.[1][2]

Red eye is one of the most common ophthalmologic conditions in the primary care setting. Inflammation of almost any part of the eye, including the lacrimal glands and eyelids, or faulty tear film can lead to red eye. Primary care physicians often effectively manage red eye, although knowing when to refer patients to an ophthalmologist is crucial.

Causes

Causes

Life Threatening Causes

Life-threatening causes include conditions that may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.[3]

  • globe ruptures or perforations
  • intraocular infections
  • Carotid–cavernous sinus fistula

Common Causes[4][5][6][7]

  • Viral conjunctivitis
  • bacterial
  • Iritis/iridocyclitis
  • Acute angle-closure glaucoma
  • Disorders of the ocular adnexa(Hordeolum-Eyelid malposition)
  • Eyelid malposition
  • Intraocular disorders
  • Episcleritis
  • Photokeratitis
  • Corneal erosion/ulceration
  • Subconjunctival hemorrhage
  • Allergic reactions
  • Non-infectious (kerato-)conjunctivitis
  • Contact lens
  • blunt or penetrating trauma
  • foreign bodies

FIRE: Focused Initial Rapid Evaluation

Complete Diagnostic Approach

localised, diffused and perikeratic injection. [8]

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Treatment

Shown below is an algorithm summarizing the treatment of [[Red eye ]] according the the [American family physician ] guidelines.

Good hygiene, such as meticulous hand washing, is important in decreasing the spread of acute viral conjunctivitis.[9][10]

Any ophthalmic antibiotic may be considered for the treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis because they have similar cure rates.[11] [12]

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Do's

  • The content in this section is in bullet points.

Don'ts

  • The content in this section is in bullet points.


References

  1. ↑ Frings A, Geerling G, Schargus M (2017) Red Eye: A Guide for Non-specialists. Dtsch Arztebl Int 114 (17):302-312. DOI:10.3238/arztebl.2017.0302 PMID: 28530180 : 28530180
  2. ↑ Cronau H, Kankanala RR, Mauger T (2010) Diagnosis and management of red eye in primary care. Am Fam Physician 81 (2):137-44. PMID: 20082509 PMID: 20082509
  3. ↑ Wirbelauer C (2006). "Management of the red eye for the primary care physician". Am J Med. 119 (4): 302–6. doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2005.07.065. PMID 16564769 PMID: 16564769 Check |pmid= value (help).
  4. ↑ Frings A, Geerling G, Schargus M (2017) Red Eye: A Guide for Non-specialists. Dtsch Arztebl Int 114 (17):302-312. DOI:10.3238/arztebl.2017.0302 PMID: 28530180 : 28530180
  5. ↑ Pflipsen M, Massaquoi M, Wolf S (2016) Evaluation of the Painful Eye. Am Fam Physician 93 (12):991-8. PMID: 27304768 PMID: 27304768
  6. ↑ Wong MM, Anninger W (2014) The pediatric red eye. Pediatr Clin North Am 61 (3):591-606. DOI:10.1016/j.pcl.2014.03.011 PMID: 24852155 PMID: 24852155
  7. ↑ Wirbelauer C (2006) Management of the red eye for the primary care physician. Am J Med 119 (4):302-6. DOI:10.1016/j.amjmed.2005.07.065 PMID: 16564769 PMID: 16564769
  8. ↑ Sauer A, Speeg-Schatz C, Bourcier T (2008). "[Red eye in children]". Rev Prat. 58 (4): 353–7. PMID 18506971 PMID: 18506971 Check |pmid= value (help).
  9. ↑ Høvding G (2008). "Acute bacterial conjunctivitis". Acta Ophthalmol. 86 (1): 5–17. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0420.2007.01006.x. PMID 17970823 PMID: 17970823 Check |pmid= value (help).
  10. ↑ Leibowitz HM (2000). "The red eye". N Engl J Med. 343 (5): 345–51. doi:10.1056/NEJM200008033430507. PMID 10922425 PMID: 10922425 Check |pmid= value (help).
  11. ↑ "Trimethoprim-polymyxin B sulphate ophthalmic ointment versus chloramphenicol ophthalmic ointment in the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis--a review of four clinical studies. The Trimethoprim-Polymyxin B Sulphate Ophthalmic Ointment Study Group". J Antimicrob Chemother. 23 (2): 261–6. 1989. doi:10.1093/jac/23.2.261. PMID 2540136 PMID: 2540136 Check |pmid= value (help).
  12. ↑ Protzko E, Bowman L, Abelson M, Shapiro A, AzaSite Clinical Study Group (2007). "Phase 3 safety comparisons for 1.0% azithromycin in polymeric mucoadhesive eye drops versus 0.3% tobramycin eye drops for bacterial conjunctivitis". Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 48 (8): 3425–9. doi:10.1167/iovs.06-1413. PMID 17652708 PMID: 17652708 Check |pmid= value (help).


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