Eye algorithms (main)

Algorithms

Algorithm for the evaluation of red/painful eye

Eye Algorithms

• Red eye
  • Bilateral red eyes
  • Unilateral red eye
  • Red eye (by symptoms)
  • Red eye (peds)
    • Neonatal conjunctivitis
• Periorbital swelling
• Acute vision loss (noninflamed)
• Acute onset flashers and floaters
• Painful eyes with normal exam

Visual Diagnosis

Eye images

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  Acute angle closure glaucoma (right)

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  Anterior uveitis

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  Anterior uveitis with hypopyon

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  Corneal abrasion

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  Airbag corneal abrasion

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  Corneal foreign body

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  Corneal ulcer

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  Episcleritis

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  Herpes simplex corneal ulcer

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  Pinguecula

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  Pterygium

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  Proptosis

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  Pterygium

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  Scleritis

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  Subconjunctival hemorrhage

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  Trachoma

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  Trachoma

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  Traumatic hyphema

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  External stye

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  Internal stye

See Also

• Eye Exam

Authors:

Ross Donaldson