A rapid review of the red eye. Issue 7 (July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McSwigan, Tara M.; Beck, David; Farkas, Deborah
• Is Part Of: JAAPA. Volume 35:Issue 7(2022)
• Page Start: 40
• Page End: 45
• Publication Date: 2022-07
• Subjects: red eye -- herpes zoster -- corneal ulceration -- glaucoma -- ocular cellulitis -- scleritis; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians' assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physician Assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine; Physicians' assistants; Periodicals; 610.7372069
• DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000832600.20016.d9
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0893-7400

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The red eye is a common presenting complaint among patients. Although assessment may seem intimidating, clinicians who are mindful of the patient's anticipated history and physical examination findings should be able to accurately diagnose and manage common conditions, identify ocular emergencies, and expedite care.