Via practica 1/2016

Differential diagnosis of red eye from the perspective of general practitioners

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