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===Pathophysiology=== | ===Pathophysiology=== | ||
===Differential Diagnosis=== | ===Differential Diagnosis=== | ||
*[[Conjunctivitis]] | *[[Conjunctivitis]] - common eye infection affecting the [[conjuntiva]] | ||
*[[Glaucoma]] | *[[Glaucoma]] - the dangerous one is [[closed-angle glaucoma]]. The rest are less of an issue. | ||
*[[Iritis]] | *[[Iritis]] - infection of the iris (aka [[anterior uveitis]]). Important as acutely it can send you blind. | ||
*[[Dry eyes]] | *[[Dry eyes]] - lack of tear production | ||
*[[Local trauma/foreign bodies]] | *[[Local trauma/foreign bodies]] - having a log in your eye. Well accordingly to that dumbass parable in the Bible. | ||
*Lid disorders | *Lid disorders | ||
===Clinical and Associated Features=== | ===Clinical and Associated Features=== | ||
The first thing to do is identify an emergency red eye. | The first thing to do is identify an emergency red eye. | ||
Revision as of 11:46, 10 December 2009
Definition
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
Differential Diagnosis
- Conjunctivitis - common eye infection affecting the conjuntiva
- Glaucoma - the dangerous one is closed-angle glaucoma. The rest are less of an issue.
- Iritis - infection of the iris (aka anterior uveitis). Important as acutely it can send you blind.
- Dry eyes - lack of tear production
- Local trauma/foreign bodies - having a log in your eye. Well accordingly to that dumbass parable in the Bible.
- Lid disorders
Clinical and Associated Features
The first thing to do is identify an emergency red eye.
- Conjunctivitis - can be painful, some photophobia, normal - acuity, cornea, pupil, intraocular pressure
- Iritis aka anterior uveitis - acute, photophobia, blurred vision, crying, whole eye goes red, small pupil (iris spasm). Talbot's test - pain gets worse on convergence. Tell patient to look at your finger and move it towards their face.
- Closed-angle glaucoma -