THE RED EYE
Keywords:
eye diseases, hyperemia, eye, inflammation, eye infections, eye infections viralAbstract
Red eye is a sign that is related to several eye diseases. Given this sign, it is necessary to differentiate simple cases from dangerous ones. This article presents some differential diagnoses of red eye and encourages general practitioners to treat less serious problems, such as blepharitis, mild subconjunctival hemorrhages, and appropriately refer serious cases to a specialist.
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