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{{SK}} Bloodshot eye
{{SK}} Bloodshot eye
==Treatment==
===Medical Therapy===
====Pharmacotherapy====
=====Acute Pharmacotherapies=====
'''Conjunctivitis'''
*Allergy - NSAID's, ocular decongestants, antihistamines
*Viral - avoid spread
*Bacterial - Antibiotic eye drops
'''Sub-conjunctival hemorrhage'''
*Cool compress
*Reassurance
'''Chemical injury'''
*Saline immediately


==Primary Prevention==  
==Primary Prevention==  

Revision as of 15:37, 22 February 2013

Red eye Microchapters

Patient Information

Overview

Classification

Causes

Differentiating Red eye from other Diseases

Treatment

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Bloodshot eye

Primary Prevention

  • Good hygiene
  • Proper contact lens maintenance
  • Hand washing
  • Eye protection in potentially injuring situations

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