title: The red eye: avoiding pitfalls from topical ocular therapy.
abstract: Acute and general medical care facilities are often faced with the challenge of diagnosing and managing problems related to the external eye. Making the correct diagnosis, possessing knowledge of the natural course of the disease, and understanding the potential benefits and risks of topical ocular therapy are necessary for the proper management of an acute or chronic red eye.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Medical School, Houston.
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Benson
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Lanier
mesh_terms: D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions