PREP Audio - The Red Eye
January 2006, Volume 1, No. 1

The Red Eye

The Red Eye

Learning Objectives

  • To understand the broad differential diagnosis of the red eye and to apply the various forms of management.
  • To determine the cause of keratitis and to be able to treat appropriately.
  • To recognize traumatic causes of red eye and so refer such patients to a pediatric ophthalmologist immediately.
  • To differentiate among the viral, bacterial, and allergic forms of conjunctivitis and ascertain when to refer a child to a pediatric ophthalmologist.
The Red Eye

Margaret C. Fisher, MD, FAAP

Dr. Fisher disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

The Red Eye

Robert D. Gross, MD, FAAP

Dr. Gross disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

The Red Eye

Steven J. Lichtenstein, MD, FAAP

Dr. Lichtenstein disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.