The management of the red eye for the generalist

Beaver, Hilary A.; Lee, Andrew G.

doi:10.1007/s12019-001-0018-0

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“…There are numerous reviews relating to the differential diagnosis of red eye in the literature [7,8,9], and a multidisciplinary practice algorithm for the treatment of patients presenting with a red eye, developed within the Nova Scotia Department of Health, has recently been reported [10]. In spite of the widespread availability of advice on the subject, there have been few studies designed to evaluate the incidence of the condition and the effect that algorithms have on diagnosis and treatment.…”

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The Differential Diagnosis of Red Eye: A Survey of Medical Practitioners from Eastern Europe and the Middle East

2006

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A survey amongst ophthalmologists and general medical practitioners from nine countries in Eastern Europe and the Middle East was conducted to estimate the percentage of patients presenting with a red eye and to examine differential diagnosis and treatment. Practitioners recorded brief details of every patient seen and detailed information concerning signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis and treatment for all patients presenting with a red eye during 20 consecutive days in the period between May and September 2004. Red eyes accounted for approximately 15% of consultations with ophthalmologists and almost 6% with general medical practitioners. Allergic conjunctivitis was the most common diagnosis (35%), followed by dry eye (25%) and bacterial conjunctivitis (24%). General medical practitioners were far more likely to prescribe a combination topical antibiotic and steroid preparation than ophthalmologists. This survey illustrates that red eye remains a very important problem for both ophthalmologists and general medical practitioners. Identification of dry eye as a common cause of red eye symptoms and more appropriate treatment of dry eye, allergic conjunctivitis and viral conjunctivitis are key messages to emerge.

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confidence: 99%