Red Eye

• Perform a patient-centered interview and focused physical exam for a patient presenting with red eye
• Propose a relevant differential diagnosis that includes common causes of red eye
• Recognize red flags requiring urgent management of the red eye
• Propose a management plan for a patient presenting with bacterial, viral or allergic conjunctivitis

Core Resources

Conjunctivitis - Systematic Review of Diagnosis Treatment

Azari AA, Barney NP. Conjunctivitis: A systematic review of diagnosis and treatment. JAMA. 2013;310(16):1721-1729. doi: 10.1001/jama.2013.280318 [doi].