The red eye in childhood

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2003 Feb;50(1):105-24. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(02)00114-1.

Abstract

Overall, the primary care physician can diagnose most cases of red eyes in children, if specific attention is paid to which ocular structures are involved. Accurate diagnosis allows appropriate primary care treatment for most disorders and can aid in determining which cases need referral.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cellulitis / diagnosis
  • Cellulitis / etiology
  • Child
  • Conjunctivitis / diagnosis
  • Conjunctivitis / microbiology
  • Corneal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Corneal Diseases / therapy
  • Dacryocystitis
  • Eye Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Eye Diseases / microbiology
  • Eye Diseases / therapy
  • Eyelids
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Nasolacrimal Duct