Med. praxi. 2015;12(4):176-183
Differential diagnosis of red eye from the perspective of general practitioners
- Vidente Vinohrady s.r.o., Oční ambulance
Red eye/eyes can be caused by inflammation of the anterior segment of the eye, as well as eye injuries and other eye conditions. What is
needed is a thorough history (except ophthalmic - we ask the difficulty of the whole body). Ocular changes may signal serious systemic
diseases. Investigations must be carried out in a good light, preferably daily, using a magnifying glass. Red eye but may indicate damage
to other structures of the eye, that practice cannot diagnose alone or treat, a patient needs to be sent to an ophthalmologist. The article
is divided into damaged structures of the anterior segment of the eye.
Keywords: red eye, inflammation of the anterior segment of the eye, eye injuries, referral to an ophthalmologist
Published: September 19, 2015 Show citation
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