Red eye (non-traumatic) March 2018 | by EMauthor •Causes can be oInfection oConjunctivitis can be viral or bacterial, as its difficult to differentiate, treat with chloramphenicol eye cream oKeratitis or corneal ulcer is important to diagnose, use flourescen stain. Beware viral keratitis. All need referral •Non infection oIritis, associated with photophobia and, if severe, with visual impairment. Refer oAcute narrow angle glaucoma, hard eye ball, visual disturbances. Refer •Never use steroids in the emergency department |
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