Causes and Management of Red Eye in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Seth, Divya; Khan, Farah I.

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“…Recognition of situations when a red eye constitutes an emergency is fundamental in the primary care setting for the initial treatment and referral of the indicated patients, preventing the possibilities of permanent loss of vision. [3][4]6 The main indication for referral of patients to an ophthalmologist are: vision loss, purulent discharge, corneal edema, opacities and staining with fluorecein, history of trauma with anatomical distortion, or distorted pupil. 3 Other authors also suggest that if the symptoms are severe or rapidly progressive, urgent referral to an ophthalmologist is appropriate.…”

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“…[3][4]6 The main indication for referral of patients to an ophthalmologist are: vision loss, purulent discharge, corneal edema, opacities and staining with fluorecein, history of trauma with anatomical distortion, or distorted pupil. 3 Other authors also suggest that if the symptoms are severe or rapidly progressive, urgent referral to an ophthalmologist is appropriate. 6 Petricek et al, 4 conducted a survey to estimate the percentage of patients presenting with red eye and to examine differential diagnosis and treatment amongst general practitioners and ophthalmologists from 9 countries in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.…”

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“…From this information grew the initiative to propose a pilot study based on a self-administered questionnaire assessing basic knowledge in a frequent ocular sign in general practice, the red eye; listed as the leading cause of eye consultation to the general practitioner in primary care. 3 Red eye is the most common and nonspecific ocular sign encountered in emergency and outpatient settings. The term red eye might represent infectious and inflammatory conditions involving one or more ocular tissues, including the conjunctiva, cornea, lids, and internal ocular structures.…”

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“…The term red eye might represent infectious and inflammatory conditions involving one or more ocular tissues, including the conjunctiva, cornea, lids, and internal ocular structures. 3 This symptom accounts for approximately 15% of consultations for ophthalmologists and 6% for general medical practitioners. 4 Red eye is the most common ocular symptom seen by primary care physicians 5 and therefore the knowledge, attitudes and practices is important to guide the patient management and improve the visual prognosis of patients.…”

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Red Eye: Next Steps for Conducting Research in Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in Ophthalmology

Bonilla-Escobar¹,

Ocampo-Dominguez²

2013

Int J Med Students

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Background: Research in Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) in health sciences is relevant to health care providers and patients to identify factors to address educational interventions. Methods: A pilot study based on surveys amongst participants in a medical update conference in Cali, Colombia, was conducted to estimate participants’ knowledge on red eye in 2011. Results: The population was composed of medical students and general practitioners, with 72.7% of students being in their final year of their training. The classification of red eye was correct in 47% of respondents and we found errors in the classification of emergency, glaucoma and uveitis.Conclusions: Further research proposals in KAP are required for the recognition of this medical education indicator.

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Ocampo-Dominguez²

2013

Int J Med Students

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“…R ed eye is a common complaint present in an ophthalmic emergency service (1,2) and is responsible for about 15% of the ophthalmological appointments and 6% of appointments with general practitioners (1). Red eye signs and symptoms include hyperemia, pain, photophobia, itching and changes in visual acuity.…”

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Epidemiological profile of patients with red eye complain treated at Fundação Hilton Rocha, MG, Brazil

Cunha¹,

Borges²,

Rolim³

2015

Revista Brasileira De Oftalmologia

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The authors declare no conflict of interests. RESUMOObjetivo: Determinar os fatores epidemiológicos e analisar as principais causas etiológicas dos pacientes atendidos com queixa de olho vermelho no setor de urgência e emergência de um hospital oftalmológico de ensino do estado de Minas Gerais. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo de prevalência observacional, analítico com amostra não probabilística formado pelos pacientes que compareceram no setor de urgência da Fundação Hilton Rocha nos meses de janeiro a abril de 2014 (n=1140). Foram analisadas as seguintes variáveis: gênero, idade, raça, profissão, escolaridade, renda, meio de transporte, tempo decorrido entre o sintoma inicial e o primeiro atendimento, dia da semana, presença de baixa da acuidade visual e diagnóstico. Resultados: A amostra apresentou 390 pacientes com queixa de olho vermelho, 57,4% (n=224) eram do sexo feminino, a idade variou entre 3 e 97 anos, sendo a média de 43,7 anos. A maioria dos pacientes (87,6%, n=341) procurou o serviço em até 14 dias do início dos sintomas e apenas 75 indivíduos (19,4%) apresentavam baixa acuidade visual. As classes econômicas inferiores (classes D e E) são predominantes entre os atendidos. A principal causa da queixa de olho vermelho foi conjuntivite e blefaroconjuntivite infecciosas (32,6%, n=127). Conclusão: A conjuntivite infecciosa foi a morbidade de maior incidência. A Fundação Hilton Rocha desempenha um papel importante no atendimento à urgência oftalmológica da rede pública de Minas Gerais, sendo importante identificar as principais causas de atendimento e ampliar os estudos epidemiológicos e sociais, a fim de melhorar o acesso da população às urgências oftalmológicas e nos dar subsídios para campanhas de orientação, voltadas principalmente para as classes sociais menos favorecidas.Descritores: Conjuntivite/diagnóstico; Conjuntivite/epidemiologia; Conjuntivite/etiologia; Oftalmopatias/epidemiologia; Serviço hospitalar de emergência ABSTRACT Objective: Determining the epidemiological factors and analyzing the main etiological causes of the patients treated with red-eye complaint at the urgency and emergency sector of the ophthalmological hospital in the state of Minas Gerais. Methods: A prevalence observational analytical study was performed with a non-probabilistic sample formed by patients who visited the emergency room of the FundaçãoHilton Rocha Hospital from january to april 2014 (n=1140). The following variables investigated were: gender, age, race, profession, education, income, means of transportation, time elapsed between the first symptom and the first visit, day of the week, low visual acuity symptom, diagnosis and treatment. Results: Out of the sample of 390 patients with red eye complaint, 57.4 % (n= 224) were female and the age ranged from 3 to 97, with an average of 43.7 years of age. The majority of patients, 87.6% (n= 341) sought the service up to 14 days after the onset of symptoms, only 75 individuals (19.4 %) had low visual acuity. The lower economic classes (classes D and E) are prevalent...

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Outcomes of a Short Course in Improving Eye Healthcare Knowledge and Skills Among Final-Year Medical Students

Ibrahim

Wolvaardt

2022

Med.Sci.Educ.

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Background Globally, at least, more than 2 billion people are either blind or visually impaired, the majority of whom live in low-income settings. Visually impaired people experience limitations in their daily activities in addition to the negative psychological impact. Ophthalmology is not a major focus in medical curricula, including in Sudan. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a short course in improving eye healthcare knowledge and skills among final-year medical students in a public university in Khartoum State, Sudan. Methods A mixed-methods interventional study was conducted among 25 final-year medical students in Sudan. A short ophthalmology course was designed and conducted aiming to strengthen the knowledge and ability of the medical students to deal with common eye disorders, eye emergencies, prevention of blindness, and promotion for eye health. Data were collected using a closed-ended questionnaire at the start and 1 month after completion of the course. The quantitative data were analyzed using Excel, and the Fisher exact test was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (version 21.0) to examine any association between variables of interest. A p value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The quantitative data was supplemented by one focus group discussion that was conducted at the end of the course. ResultsThe average ophthalmology knowledge of participants improved from 52.6 to 86.6% (p < 0.001). Diagnostic skills improved from 57.3 to 93.6% (p < 0.001), and knowledge regarding the needed interventional actions improved from 58.6% to 94% (p < 0.001). Participants both enjoyed and learnt from this short course. Participants felt more confident and able to distinguish between simple, complicated, and urgent conditions. The majority of course content was new to them, but they suggested replacing some content with actual clinical work. Conclusion A well-designed short ophthalmology course significantly improves the levels of medical students' knowledge and skills towards eye health. Implementing such a course as a standard component in the national medical curriculum has the potential to contribute towards the reduction of blindness in the long term.

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Causes and Management of Red Eye in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Cited by 10 publications

References 27 publications

Red Eye: Next Steps for Conducting Research in Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in Ophthalmology

Red Eye: Next Steps for Conducting Research in Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in Ophthalmology

Epidemiological profile of patients with red eye complain treated at Fundação Hilton Rocha, MG, Brazil

Outcomes of a Short Course in Improving Eye Healthcare Knowledge and Skills Among Final-Year Medical Students

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