The pediatric red eye.
There is a broad differential for the pediatric red eye, which may range from benign conditions to vision- and/or life-threatening conditions. This article presents a systematic differential, red flags for referral, and treatment options.
Department of Ophthalmology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Melissa M
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Wong
Department of Ophthalmology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Electronic address: anninger@email.chop.edu.
William
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Anninger
D002648:Child; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics; D014606:Uveitis, Anterior / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
Conjunctivitis; Contact lens; Corneal abrasion; Red eye; Uveitis