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==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
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! scope="col" | '''Bacterial''' | |||
! scope="col" | '''Viral''' | |||
! scope="col" | '''Allergic''' | |||
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| Bilateral||50%||25%||Mostly | |||
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| Discharge||Mucopurulent||Clear, Watery||Cobblestoning, none | |||
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| Redness||Yes||Yes||Yes | |||
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| Pruritis||Rarely||Rarely||Yes | |||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 12:54, 26 January 2015
Background
- Most common cause of acute red eye
- Viral infection is usual etiology
- Injected conjunctiva w/ perilimbal sparing
- Rarely painful; more irritated
Types
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Bacterial Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
- HSV Conjunctivitis
- Gonorrheal Conjunctivitis
- Chlamydia Conjunctivitis
- Caustic Keratoconjunctivitis
Differential Diagnosis
| ' | Bacterial | Viral | Allergic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilateral | 50% | 25% | Mostly |
| Discharge | Mucopurulent | Clear, Watery | Cobblestoning, none |
| Redness | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pruritis | Rarely | Rarely | Yes |
See Also
Source
- Mahmood, Narang. Diagnosis & management of acute red eye. Emerg Med Clin N Am 2008;26
- Tintinalli