Red eye (peds)

Differential Diagnosis

1. Corneal Abrasion and Foreign Body
2. Corneal infection (consider herpes/chlamydia)

Diagnosis

EXAM: Fluorescein to R/O abrasions and herpes keratitis

Treatment

Infxn: oral erythromycin + ceftriaxone (for N. gonorrhoea)

Conjunctivitis + Resp Sx/Abnl CXR or Otitis Media: (if younger than 3 mos) oral macrolide

See Also

• Eye Algorithm (Main)
• Red Eye (Unilateral)
• Red Eye (by Sx)
• Neonatal conjunctivitis

Source

Adapted from Pani