red eye emergencies : what do you do???
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RED EYE EMERGENCIES : What do YOU do???. The role of the front office and optometric assistant in the detection and treatment of RED EYES. Front office staff and assistants are THE first ones to begin the RED EYE evaluation process when answering the phone…. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
RED EYE EMERGENCIESRED EYE EMERGENCIES:: What do YOUWhat do YOU
do??? do???
The role of the front office and The role of the front office and optometric assistant in the optometric assistant in the detection and treatment of detection and treatment of
REDRED EYES EYES
Front office staff and assistants Front office staff and assistants are THE first ones to begin the are THE first ones to begin the RED EYERED EYE evaluation process evaluation processwhen answering the phone…when answering the phone…
FIRST the patient calls the officeFIRST the patient calls the officeoffice…office…
What are some of the most common What are some of the most common things they say? things they say?
““My eye/eyes are My eye/eyes are REDRED…I’m…I’m afraid I have afraid I have PINKPINK eye” eye”
Other common things Other common things they say…they say…
““I have a I have a REDRED bump on my eye and bump on my eye and it’s really sore to touch it”it’s really sore to touch it”
““I woke up with my eye all I woke up with my eye all REDRED and it and it looks like it’s bleeding” looks like it’s bleeding”
Other common things Other common things they say…they say…
““My eye/eyes are all My eye/eyes are all REDRED and goopy in and goopy in the morning with yellow greenish pus”the morning with yellow greenish pus”
““My eyes are so My eyes are so REDRED and itchy… and itchy…I can hardly stop rubbing them”I can hardly stop rubbing them”
Other common things Other common things they say…they say…
““My eyes are My eyes are REDRED and feel all gritty and feel all grittylike I have sand in my eyes”like I have sand in my eyes”
““I slept in my contact lenses last night I slept in my contact lenses last night and now my eyes are all and now my eyes are all REDRED and and
irritated”irritated”
Other common things Other common things they say…they say…
““My two year old was having a temperMy two year old was having a temper tantrum and her fingernail scratched mytantrum and her fingernail scratched myeye, now it’s all eye, now it’s all REDRED and I can hardly and I can hardly
keep it opened”keep it opened”
Other common things Other common things they say…they say…
““I was doing some work under my car I was doing some work under my car a few days ago and now my eye is all a few days ago and now my eye is all REDRED
and feels like something might be in it”and feels like something might be in it”
““I was cutting some drywall yesterdayI was cutting some drywall yesterdayand it feels like something got in my eyeand it feels like something got in my eye
and now it’s all and now it’s all REDRED” ”
Next, front office staff and assistantsNext, front office staff and assistantsmust know the proper questions to must know the proper questions to
ask… ask…
WHEN did the WHEN did the REDNESSREDNESS begin? begin?
Are you in any PAIN?Are you in any PAIN?
Do you have any BLURRED Do you have any BLURRED VISION?VISION?
Do your eyes ITCH, BURN, WATERDo your eyes ITCH, BURN, WATER or FEEL IRRITATED?or FEEL IRRITATED?
Do you have any MATTER in or Do you have any MATTER in or SECRETION from the eye?SECRETION from the eye?
Is the Is the REDNESSREDNESS in ONE or BOTH in ONE or BOTH eyes?eyes?
Any Other Questions we should Any Other Questions we should ask??ask??
Light Sensitivity??Light Sensitivity??
??????????
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What should you do next??What should you do next??
Must determine how quickly the Must determine how quickly the patient needs to be seen…patient needs to be seen…
URGENT / IMMEDIATELY!!!URGENT / IMMEDIATELY!!!
Non-urgent / Later that same day Non-urgent / Later that same day
URGENT / Immediately!!URGENT / Immediately!!
REDNESSREDNESS associated with associated with the following…the following…
Sudden or severe pain and discomfortSudden or severe pain and discomfort
Bleeding in or around the eye Bleeding in or around the eye
URGENT / Immediately!!URGENT / Immediately!!
REDNESSREDNESS associated with the associated with the following…following…
Ocular Trauma such as a SportsOcular Trauma such as a Sports Injury, Blow to the Eye, FingernailInjury, Blow to the Eye, Fingernail scratch, Paper cut, Curling Iron burn,scratch, Paper cut, Curling Iron burn, Chemical burn, etc.Chemical burn, etc.
URGENT / Immediately!!URGENT / Immediately!!
REDNESSREDNESS associated with the associated with the following…following…
Foreign Body or object in the eyeForeign Body or object in the eye
Extreme discomfort and sensitivityExtreme discomfort and sensitivity to lightto light
Sudden Sudden change in vision or loss of visionchange in vision or loss of vision
Copious amount of matter or dischargeCopious amount of matter or discharge
URGENT / Immediately!!URGENT / Immediately!!
REDNESSREDNESS associated with the associated with the following… following…
REDNESSREDNESS associated with the associated with thefollowing… following…
No ocular trauma No ocular trauma
No foreign body injuryNo foreign body injury
Non-urgent / Later the same dayNon-urgent / Later the same day
Non-urgent / Later the same dayNon-urgent / Later the same day
REDNESSREDNESS associated with the associated with the following…following…
Mild pain or discomfort that has been Mild pain or discomfort that has been present for several days to a weekpresent for several days to a week
No bleeding in or around the eyeNo bleeding in or around the eye
Non-urgent/Later the same dayNon-urgent/Later the same day
REDNESSREDNESS associated with the associated with the following…following…
Little to no light sensitivityLittle to no light sensitivity
Little to no change in visionLittle to no change in vision
Little to no matter or dischargeLittle to no matter or discharge
Once the patient comes to the Once the patient comes to the office, what do you do? office, what do you do?
Have them fill out Have them fill out appropriate case history appropriate case history information…medical information…medical insurance companiesinsurance companies
Obtain all current medical Obtain all current medical insurance information so insurance information so that payment for the that payment for the office visit will be receivedoffice visit will be received
Specific Case history information is Specific Case history information is needed… needed…
RED EYE or EYESRED EYE or EYES must be the must be the CHIEF COMPLIANTCHIEF COMPLIANT
Which eye has the problem? Which eye has the problem? O.D./O.S./O.UO.D./O.S./O.U
Does it cause vision loss or blur?Does it cause vision loss or blur?
Specific Case history information is Specific Case history information is needed…needed…
Did it occur suddenly or gradually?Did it occur suddenly or gradually?
How severe is the problem?How severe is the problem?
Is it worse at a specific distance?Is it worse at a specific distance?
How long does it last?How long does it last?
Specific Case history information is Specific Case history information is needed…needed…
How long has it been occurring?How long has it been occurring?
Are there any associated symptoms?Are there any associated symptoms?
Does anything help?Does anything help?
What tests should be performed before What tests should be performed before the patient sees the doctor?the patient sees the doctor?
Visual Acuities? Visual Acuities? Always!!!!Always!!!!
Blood Pressure?Blood Pressure?
Intraocular Pressure? Intraocular Pressure? NO!!!! Why?NO!!!! Why?
Any others?Any others?
Now...let’s take a look at some of Now...let’s take a look at some of the most common causes of the most common causes of RED RED
EYEEYE in an Optometric Office… in an Optometric Office…
Any ideas???Any ideas???
Signs, Symptoms, TreatmentSigns, Symptoms, Treatment
Signs – What we clinically observeSigns – What we clinically observe
Symptoms – What the patient isSymptoms – What the patient is feeling and experiencing feeling and experiencing
Treatment – What we do to manageTreatment – What we do to manage the conditionthe condition
RED EYELID / EYELIDSRED EYELID / EYELIDS Most Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Hordeolum – Internal and ExternalHordeolum – Internal and ExternalChalazionChalazionBlepharitisBlepharitisMeibomianitisMeibomianitisTrichiasisTrichiasisEyelid TraumaEyelid Trauma
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDS Red EyeLID or EyeLIDS : Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Hordeolum (Stye)Hordeolum (Stye)
Localized Localized InfectionInfection or or inflammation of the eyelid inflammation of the eyelid margin that involve hair margin that involve hair follicles of eyelashes follicles of eyelashes (external) or oil glands (external) or oil glands underneath eyelid underneath eyelid (internal)(internal)
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDS Red EyeLID or EyeLIDS : Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Signs:Signs:
1.1. RednessRedness
2.2. SwellingSwelling
3.3. Bump on the Bump on the outside or insideoutside or inside of the eyelidof the eyelid
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDSRed EyeLID or EyeLIDS: Most : Most Common Findings and Treatment Common Findings and Treatment
Symptoms:Symptoms:
1.1. Sore and tender to Sore and tender to the touch the touch
2.2. Mild, Moderate orMild, Moderate or Extreme PainExtreme Pain
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDSRed EyeLID or EyeLIDS: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Treatment:
1. “Hot Potato” Compress
2. Topical Antibiotics, usually an ointment
3. Oral antibiotics, if required
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDSRed EyeLID or EyeLIDS: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
ChalazionChalazion Hard eyelid lump Hard eyelid lump caused by a single caused by a single blocked or series of blocked or series of blocked oil glands…blocked oil glands…
NOT infectiousNOT infectious
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDSRed EyeLID or EyeLIDS: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Signs:Signs:1.1. RednessRedness2.2. Swelling Swelling 3.3. Hard lump/bump on Hard lump/bump on
inside or outside of the inside or outside of the eyelideyelid
Symptoms:Symptoms: No pain or tendernessNo pain or tenderness
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDsRed EyeLID or EyeLIDs: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Treatment:Treatment:
1.1. ““Hot Potato” Hot Potato” compresscompress
2.2. Monitor for change Monitor for change
3.3. Excise if does notExcise if does not resolveresolve
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDsRed EyeLID or EyeLIDs: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
BlepharitisBlepharitis Infection andInfection and inflammation inflammation of the outer of the outer eyelid glands eyelid glands along the entirealong the entire eyelid margineyelid margin
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDsRed EyeLID or EyeLIDs: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Signs:Signs:
1.1. Redness of eyelidsRedness of eyelids at eyelid marginsat eyelid margins2.2. Crustiness along the Crustiness along the
base of the lids andbase of the lids and lasheslashes3.3. Tendency to Tendency to frequently rub eyesfrequently rub eyes
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDsRed EyeLID or EyeLIDs: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Symptoms:Symptoms:
1.1. Itching of eyelids Itching of eyelids 2.2. Grittiness of lidsGrittiness of lids3.3. Burning and irritation of Burning and irritation of
the eyethe eye4.4. Watering of the eyesWatering of the eyes
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDsRed EyeLID or EyeLIDs: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Treatment:Treatment:
1.1. Hot soaks and lid Hot soaks and lid massagemassage
2.2. Commercially available Commercially available eyelid scrubseyelid scrubs
3.3. Topical antibiotics usually Topical antibiotics usually an ointmentan ointment
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDsRed EyeLID or EyeLIDs: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Meibomianitis Meibomianitis Infection andInfection and inflammation of inflammation of the inner eyelidthe inner eyelid glands along theglands along the entire lid marginentire lid margin
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDsRed EyeLID or EyeLIDs: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Signs:Signs:1.1. Redness and Redness and
inflammation of inflammation of inner eyelid inner eyelid marginsmargins
2.2. Toothpaste like Toothpaste like excretion from excretion from inner eyelid glandsinner eyelid glands
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDsRed EyeLID or EyeLIDs: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Symptoms:Symptoms:
1.1. Burning of the eyesBurning of the eyes
2.2. General irritation ofGeneral irritation of the eyesthe eyes
3.3. Watering of the eyes Watering of the eyes
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDsRed EyeLID or EyeLIDs: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Treatment:Treatment:
1.1. Hot soaks and Hot soaks and massage massage
2.2. LipoFlow ThermalLipoFlow ThermalPulsation (NEW!)Pulsation (NEW!)
3.3. Topical antibioticTopical antibiotic4.4. Oral antibiotic Oral antibiotic
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDsRed EyeLID or EyeLIDs: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
TrichiasisTrichiasis
Eyelid lashes Eyelid lashes that turn inwardthat turn inward resulting in resulting in scratching of thescratching of the front surface of thefront surface of the eye eye
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDsRed EyeLID or EyeLIDs: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Signs:Signs:
1.1. MisdirectedMisdirectedeyelashes that eyelashes that grow toward eyegrow toward eye
2.2. Redness of the Redness of the eyeeye
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDsRed EyeLID or EyeLIDs: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Symptoms:Symptoms:1.1. Scratchy feelingScratchy feeling2.2. Foreign body Foreign body
sensationsensation3.3. ItchinessItchiness
Treatment:Treatment:1.1. Removal of lashesRemoval of lashes2.2. Eye dropsEye drops3.3. Bandage Contact Bandage Contact
Lens if neededLens if needed
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDsRed EyeLID or EyeLIDs: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
EyeLid TraumaEyeLid Trauma Trauma occurringTrauma occurring from suddenfrom sudden impact to the eyeimpact to the eye and eyelid…and eyelid… car accident,car accident, sports injury, blowsports injury, blow to the face, chemical to the face, chemical burn, etc.burn, etc.
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDsRed EyeLID or EyeLIDs: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Signs:Signs:
1.1. Moderate to severe Moderate to severe eyelid rednesseyelid redness
2.2. Possible cut of the Possible cut of the eyelid (as seen eyelid (as seen here)here)
3.3. Total lid obliterationTotal lid obliteration (as seen in next (as seen in next
slide)slide)
Red EyeLID or EyeLIDsRed EyeLID or EyeLIDs: Most : Most Common Findings and TreatmentCommon Findings and Treatment
Symptoms:Symptoms:1.1. Moderate to severe painModerate to severe pain2.2. Light sensitiveLight sensitive3.3. Blurred visionBlurred vision
Treatment:Treatment:1.1. Cold ice packsCold ice packs2.2. Pain managementPain management3.3. Oculoplastic surgeon Oculoplastic surgeon
Which of the Which of the RED Eyelid RED Eyelid conditions conditions are True Emergencies ?are True Emergencies ?
Hordeolum – Internal and ExternalHordeolum – Internal and ExternalChalazionChalazionBlepharitisBlepharitisMeibomianitisMeibomianitisTrichiasisTrichiasisEyelid TraumaEyelid Trauma
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Subconjunctival HemorrhageSubconjunctival HemorrhagePingueculaPingueculaPterygiumPterygiumSeasonal Allergic ConjunctivitisSeasonal Allergic ConjunctivitisAcute Allergic ConjunctivitisAcute Allergic ConjunctivitisBacterial ConjunctivitisBacterial ConjunctivitisContact Lens Associated Red Eye Contact Lens Associated Red Eye (CLARE)(CLARE)
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
SubconjunctivalSubconjunctival Hemorrhage Hemorrhage
Breaking of the tinyBreaking of the tiny blood vessels betweenblood vessels between the conjunctiva andthe conjunctiva and the sclerathe sclera
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Signs:Signs:
1.1. Bloody looking eyeBloody looking eye2.2. Well defined area of Well defined area of
redness and redness and bleedingbleeding
3.3. Flat or slightly raised Flat or slightly raised hemorrhage hemorrhage
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Symptoms: Symptoms: Usually None (Asymptomatic)Usually None (Asymptomatic)
1.1. No PainNo Pain2.2. No irritationNo irritation3.3. No discomfortNo discomfort
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Treatment:Treatment:
1.1. Check BPCheck BP2.2. Reassurance Reassurance 3.3. Cold compressCold compress followed by hotfollowed by hot compressescompresses4.4. Artificial tears Artificial tears
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
PingueculaPinguecula
LocalizedLocalized inflammationinflammation of the conjunctivaof the conjunctiva in the interpalpebral in the interpalpebral spacespace
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Signs:Signs:
1.1. Reddish yellow inflammation with blood Reddish yellow inflammation with blood vessels running through vessels running through
2.2. Blood vessels and inflammation stops at Blood vessels and inflammation stops at the limbusthe limbus
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Symptoms:Symptoms:1.1. Usually just bothersome Usually just bothersome
appearanceappearance2.2. May cause minor irritationMay cause minor irritation
Treatment:Treatment:1.1. Artificial TearsArtificial Tears2.2. Topical anti-inflammatory Topical anti-inflammatory
dropsdrops 3.3. Sunglasses Sunglasses
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common Conditions Most Common Conditions
PterygiumPterygium Pronounced inflammation Pronounced inflammation
and fibrovascular tissue and fibrovascular tissue in the interpalbebralin the interpalbebral space extending towardsspace extending towards the cornea the cornea
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Signs:Signs:1.1. Appearance of a raised Appearance of a raised
whitish triangle shaped whitish triangle shaped vascular tissue “growing vascular tissue “growing over the eye”over the eye”
Symptoms:Symptoms:1.1. Cosmetic concern over Cosmetic concern over
appearanceappearance2.2. Dry irritated eyeDry irritated eye
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Treatment:Treatment:1.1. Monitor closelyMonitor closely2.2. Use of UV Use of UV
blocking blocking sunglassessunglasses
3.3. Liberal use of Liberal use of Artificial tearsArtificial tears
4.4. Surgical excisionSurgical excision when encroachingwhen encroaching
on the pupil on the pupil
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Seasonal AllergicSeasonal Allergic ConjunctivitisConjunctivitis Inflammation of theInflammation of the conjunctiva coincidingconjunctiva coinciding with pollen blooms,with pollen blooms, ragweed, animal ragweed, animal dander, dust mites, dander, dust mites, etc.etc.
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Signs:Signs:
1.1. Mild diffuse pinkness Mild diffuse pinkness of the conjunctiva of the conjunctiva 2.2. Hazy conjunctivaHazy conjunctiva3.3. Rubbing of the eyes known Rubbing of the eyes known as “universal sign”as “universal sign”4.4. Watery or white stringyWatery or white stringy discharge discharge 5.5. Red swollen eyelids Red swollen eyelids
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Symptoms:Symptoms:
1.1. Itching of the eyesItching of the eyes which gets worse withwhich gets worse with rubbingrubbing2.2. Tearing of the eyes Tearing of the eyes3.3. Mucus in corners Mucus in corners4.4. Sneezing Sneezing
Treatment:Treatment:
1.1. Avoid offending allergen Avoid offending allergen (pollen blooms, animal (pollen blooms, animal dander, dust mites)dander, dust mites)
2.2. OTC allergy eye dropsOTC allergy eye drops3.3. Prescription allergy Prescription allergy
dropsdrops4.4. Cool compressesCool compresses5.5. Oral allergy medsOral allergy meds
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Acute Allergic Acute Allergic ConjunctivitsConjunctivits
Sudden, extremeSudden, extreme inflammationinflammation caused by ancaused by an
abrupt exposure toabrupt exposure toa specific allergena specific allergen
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Signs:Signs:
1.1. Extreme redness of the Extreme redness of the conjunctivaconjunctiva
2.2. Profound conjunctival Profound conjunctival chemosis (glassy chemosis (glassy appearance) appearance)
3.3. Red, swollen and Red, swollen and edematous eyelids edematous eyelids
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Symptoms:Symptoms:
1.1. Sudden Sudden intense itching intense itching and tearingand tearing2.2. Ocular burningOcular burning3.3. PhotophobiaPhotophobia
Treatment:Treatment:
1.1. Identify and removeIdentify and remove offending allergen asapoffending allergen asap2.2. Cold compresses for eyelid Cold compresses for eyelid
swellingswelling3.3. OTC oral antihistamine OTC oral antihistamine
such as Benadryl such as Benadryl 4.4. Prescription allergy and/or Prescription allergy and/or
anti-inflammatory dropsanti-inflammatory drops
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Bacterial Bacterial ConjunctivitisConjunctivitis
Highly contagiousHighly contagious infection of the infection of the conjunctivaconjunctiva caused by acaused by a multitude ofmultitude of bacterial strainsbacterial strains
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Signs:Signs:
1.1. Reddish “Pink” eye that Reddish “Pink” eye that usually starts in one eye, but usually starts in one eye, but often moves to the other often moves to the other (Highly contagious)(Highly contagious)
2.2. Yellowish-green Yellowish-green dischargedischarge
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Symptoms:Symptoms:
1.1. Eyelids feel “glued shut” Eyelids feel “glued shut” in the morningin the morning
2.2. Buildup of yellowish green Buildup of yellowish green discharge through the daydischarge through the day
3.3. Mild to moderate irritationMild to moderate irritation4.4. Patient is usually “sick”Patient is usually “sick”
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Treatment:Treatment:
1.1. Topical antibiotic eye Topical antibiotic eye drops or ointmentdrops or ointment2.2. Oral prescription Oral prescription
antibioticsantibiotics3.3. Hot compressesHot compresses
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Contact Lens Contact Lens Associated Red Eye Associated Red Eye (CLARE)(CLARE)
Signs:Signs:Redness around theRedness around the
limbus usually due tolimbus usually due to over wear of CLs orover wear of CLs or solution intolerancesolution intolerance
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Symptoms:Symptoms:
1.1. Mild to moderate Mild to moderate pain especiallypain especially when wearing CLswhen wearing CLs
2.2. TearingTearing
3.3. Photophobia Photophobia
RED Conjunctiva and ScleraRED Conjunctiva and ScleraMost Common ConditionsMost Common Conditions
Treatment:Treatment:
1.1. Discontinuing CL wear Discontinuing CL wear (Usually temporarily)(Usually temporarily)
2.2. OTC or Rx. Eye dropsOTC or Rx. Eye drops3.3. Refit to other type of CL Refit to other type of CL4.4. Change CL solution Change CL solution
Which of the Which of the RED Eye RED Eye conditions of conditions of the Conjunctiva are True the Conjunctiva are True
Emergencies?Emergencies?
Subconjuntival HemmorrhageSubconjuntival HemmorrhagePingueculaPingueculaPterygiumPterygiumSeasonal AllergySeasonal AllergyAcute AllergyAcute AllergyBacterial ConjunctivitisBacterial ConjunctivitisCLARECLARE
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal Problems…Most Corneal Problems…Most
Common ConditionsCommon Conditions
Foreign BodyForeign BodyAbrasionAbrasionRecurrent ErosionRecurrent ErosionDry EyeDry EyeCorneal InfiltrateCorneal InfiltrateChemical or UV DamageChemical or UV DamageCorneal TraumaCorneal Trauma
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Corneal Foreign Corneal Foreign BodyBody
Signs:Signs:1.1. Foreign object in eyeForeign object in eye usually metal, woodusually metal, wood drywall, etc.drywall, etc.2.2. Unable to open eyeUnable to open eye3.3. Light sensitiveLight sensitive
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Symptoms:Symptoms:
1.1. ModerateModerate to extreme painto extreme pain2.2. Feels like Feels like something issomething is in the eyein the eye3.3. DiscomfortDiscomfort4.4. PhotophobiaPhotophobia
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Treatment: Treatment:
1.1. Removal of foreign bodyRemoval of foreign body
2.2. Topical antibioticsTopical antibiotics 3.3. Bandage CL using a Bandage CL using a continuous wear CLcontinuous wear CL
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Corneal AbrasionCorneal Abrasion Loss of surfaceLoss of surface cells on the front cells on the front surface of thesurface of the cornea cornea
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Signs:Signs:
1.1. Unable to open eyeUnable to open eye2.2. Extremely light sensitiveExtremely light sensitive3.3. Appearance of scratchAppearance of scratch or section of cornea or section of cornea removedremoved
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Symptoms:Symptoms:
1.1. Moderate to extremeModerate to extreme pain pain 2.2. Feels like something Feels like something is in the eyeis in the eye
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Treatment:Treatment:1.1. Topical antibiotic Topical antibiotic
eye dropseye drops2.2. Fitting of a bandage Fitting of a bandage
CL until resolvesCL until resolves3.3. Prophylactic nightly Prophylactic nightly
use of lubricating use of lubricating eye ointmentseye ointments
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Recurrent Corneal Recurrent Corneal ErosionErosion
Recurrence of the removal of Recurrence of the removal of the front surface cells of thethe front surface cells of the cornea after previous cornealcornea after previous corneal abrasion (Basically rippingabrasion (Basically ripping off of the previously off of the previously damaged cells)damaged cells)
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Signs:Signs:1.1. Redness upon awakeningRedness upon awakening2.2. Watering and tearing of the eyeWatering and tearing of the eye
Symptoms:Symptoms:1.1. Pain and irritation upon awakening Pain and irritation upon awakening 2.2. Feels like something is in the eyeFeels like something is in the eye3.3. Light sensitiveLight sensitive
Treatment:Treatment: Prophylactic use of lubricating eye gels or ointments at Prophylactic use of lubricating eye gels or ointments at
bedtime to minimize future erosionsbedtime to minimize future erosions
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Dry Eye SyndromeDry Eye Syndrome
Chronic lack of Chronic lack of lubrication and lubrication and moisture of the eye moisture of the eye due to many factors due to many factors including low tear including low tear production, poor tear production, poor tear quality and other quality and other eyelid issueseyelid issues
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Signs:Signs:
1.1. Mild to severe Mild to severe interpalpebral rednessinterpalpebral redness
2.2. Mild to severeMild to severe corneal stainingcorneal staining
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Symptoms:Symptoms:
1.1. Burning & stingingBurning & stinging2.2. Grittiness & ScratchinessGrittiness & Scratchiness3.3. Foreign Body sensationForeign Body sensation4.4. PhotophobiaPhotophobia5.5. Intermittent blurred visionIntermittent blurred vision6.6. Watering and tearing Watering and tearing
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Treatment:Treatment:
1.1. OTC artificial tearsOTC artificial tears (Refresh Optive, (Refresh Optive,
Systane Ultra or Balance, Systane Ultra or Balance, Soothe XP)Soothe XP)
2.2. Rx. anti-inflammatory Rx. anti-inflammatory eye drops (Restasis)eye drops (Restasis)
3.3. Rx. anti-inflammatory Rx. anti-inflammatory eye drops (Steroid)eye drops (Steroid)
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Other Treatment:Other Treatment:1.1. Omega -3Omega -3
Salmon, TSalmon, Tuna,una,mackerel, herring,mackerel, herring,trout, sardines ortrout, sardines orhalibuthalibut
2.2. Ocular SupplementsOcular Supplements1000-2000 mg/Day1000-2000 mg/Day
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Corneal InfiltrateCorneal InfiltrateSmall hazy greySmall hazy greyareas of areas of inflammationinflammationusually near theusually near thelimbuslimbus
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Signs:Signs:1.1. Redness Redness 2.2. TearingTearingSymptoms:Symptoms:1.1. Foreign body sensationForeign body sensation2.2. Mild to severe irritationMild to severe irritation3.3. Light sensitiveLight sensitiveTreatment:Treatment:1.1. Topical antibiotic-steroid dropsTopical antibiotic-steroid drops
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Chemical /UV DamageChemical /UV DamageDamage of theDamage of thecornea caused bycornea caused bychemical solution orchemical solution orUV exposureUV exposure
Signs:Signs:1.1. RednessRedness2.2. Chemosis of ConjunctivaChemosis of Conjunctiva3.3. Corneal StainingCorneal Staining
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Chemical Solution / UV DamageChemical Solution / UV Damage
Symptoms:Symptoms:1.1. Pain and discomfort Pain and discomfort 2.2. Tearing, burning and stingingTearing, burning and stinging3.3. Foreign body sensationForeign body sensation
Treatment:Treatment:1.1. Artificial tearsArtificial tears2.2. Antibiotic / steroid dropsAntibiotic / steroid drops3.3. Change of CL solutionChange of CL solution4.4. Advise against tanning bed useAdvise against tanning bed use5.5. Sun protection when outsideSun protection when outside
RED EYERED EYE associated with associated with Corneal ProblemCorneal Problem
Corneal TraumaCorneal Trauma
Which of the Which of the RED EYERED EYE conditions conditions of the Cornea are True of the Cornea are True
Emergencies??Emergencies??
Foreign BodyForeign BodyAbrasionAbrasionRecurrent ErosionRecurrent ErosionDry EyeDry EyeCorneal Infiltrate Corneal Infiltrate Chemical or UV damageChemical or UV damageCornea TraumaCornea Trauma
Once the doctor examines the Once the doctor examines the Red Red EyeEye Patient…how do YOU come Patient…how do YOU come
back in the picture?back in the picture?
Exam room Exam room assistanceassistance Patient educationPatient education Follow-up careFollow-up care
Can you identify Can you identify THIS THIS Red EYE Red EYE ??
• Woke up with itWoke up with it• No painNo pain• No discomfortNo discomfort• No blurred visionNo blurred vision
Is that your Final Answer?Is that your Final Answer?
A.A. ChalazionChalazion
B.B. Allergic ConjunctivitisAllergic Conjunctivitis
C.C. Subconjunctival HemmorhageSubconjunctival Hemmorhage
D.D. BlepharitisBlepharitis
Can you identify Can you identify THIS THIS Red EYE Red EYE ??
• ItchinessItchiness• ScratchinessScratchiness• BurningBurning• IrritationIrritation• Frequently rubs Frequently rubs
eyeseyes
Is that your Final Answer?Is that your Final Answer?
A.A. ChalazionChalazion
B.B. BlepharitisBlepharitis
C.C. Foreign BodyForeign Body
D.D. MeibomianitisMeibomianitis
Can you identify Can you identify THIS THIS Red EYE Red EYE ??
• Toddlers fingerToddlers fingerscratched eyescratched eye
• PainPain• TearingTearing• Hard to openHard to open• Blurred VisionBlurred Vision
Is that your Final Answer?Is that your Final Answer?
A.A. Dry EyeDry Eye
B.B. PingueculaPinguecula
C.C. Corneal AbrasionCorneal Abrasion
D.D. Corneal Foreign BodyCorneal Foreign Body
Can you identify Can you identify THIS THIS Red EYE Red EYE ??
• BurningBurning• ItchingItching• WateringWatering• GrittinessGrittiness• IrritationIrritation• Eye strainEye strain• Eye FatigueEye Fatigue
Is that your Final Answer?Is that your Final Answer?
A.A. Dry EyeDry Eye
B.B. CLARECLARE
C.C. Foreign BodyForeign Body
D.D. Seasonal AllergySeasonal Allergy
Can you identify Can you identify THIS THIS Red EYE Red EYE ??
• Red Bump on LidRed Bump on Lid• Moderate Moderate
SorenessSoreness• Tender to Tender to
the touchthe touch
Is that your Final Answer?Is that your Final Answer?
A.A. ChalazionChalazion
B.B. Corneal InfiltrateCorneal Infiltrate
C.C. HordeolumHordeolum
D.D. TrichiasisTrichiasis
Can you identify Can you identify THIS THIS Red EYE Red EYE ??
• Woke up with eyes Woke up with eyes “glued” shut“glued” shut
• Yellowish matter Yellowish matter through the daythrough the day
• Mild irritationMild irritation• Had a cold last Had a cold last
weekweek
Is that your Final Answer?Is that your Final Answer?
A.A. Acute Allergic ConjunctivitisAcute Allergic Conjunctivitis
B.B. PterygiumPterygium
C.C. Dry EyeDry Eye
D.D. Bacterial ConjunctivitisBacterial Conjunctivitis
Can you identify Can you identify THIS THIS Red EYE Red EYE ??
• Yellow raised bump Yellow raised bump on white part of the on white part of the eyeeye
• Seems to look Seems to look worse after being worse after being outside in sun and outside in sun and windwind
• Mild occasional Mild occasional irritationirritation
Is that your Final Answer?Is that your Final Answer?
A.A. Subconjunctival HemorrageSubconjunctival Hemorrage
B.B. PingueculaPinguecula
C.C. PterygiumPterygium
D.D. Bacterial ConjunctivitisBacterial Conjunctivitis
Can you identify Can you identify THIS THIS Red EYE Red EYE ??
• ItchingItching• Always rubbing Always rubbing
at eyesat eyes• WateringWatering• SneezingSneezing• Allergies Allergies
Is that your Final Answer?Is that your Final Answer?
A.A.Foreign BodyForeign Body
B.B.CLARECLARE
C.C.Acute Allergic ConjunctivitisAcute Allergic Conjunctivitis
D.D.Seasonal Allergic ConjunctivitisSeasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
Questions on Questions on RED EYE??RED EYE??
Thank youThank you…it has been a pleasure …it has been a pleasure spending the past few hours with you!spending the past few hours with you!
I hope you feel that you have learned I hope you feel that you have learned more about your more about your RED EYE RED EYE patients. patients.
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Dr. Kris Kerestan GarbigDr. Kris Kerestan [email protected]@fuse.net