02 Mar 2007
1. Aetiology Although the majority of patients with red eye can be managed in primary care, a few significant pathologies need prompt attention from an eye department. Redness results from one of two things: a burst blood vessel or an inflammatory response involving the front of the eye ...
04 Oct 2007
patients have teary eyes. The eye itself appears normal, unless infection occurs (dacryocystitis), which ...
be confirmed by asymmetrical light reflections from the eyes. Early treatment is important and may involve glasses, a patch over the good eye, or surgical correction. If left uncorrected, vision in the affected ...
02 Mar 2007
Recommended websites relating to red eye by Dr Keith Barnard...Eye images This website will not teach you much in the way of management, but it will certainly give you a reference point if you are not sure about the appearance of an eye. Just browsing through ...
on the anterior chamber, cornea, conjunctiva, eyelid, lens and orbit. You will find most red eye cases under ...
09 May 2007
The rapid identification of serious eye conditions is vital to prevent loss of sight, says Dr.... History and examination It is important to enquire about any previous eye disease or surgery and whether ...
, and any family history of glaucoma should be noted. An eye examination should then be carried out. It may include a test of visual acuity, with spectacles if they are used, an examination of eye movements ...