Red eye in children

WikiDoc Resources for Red eye in children
Articles
Most recent articles on Red eye in children Most cited articles on Red eye in children Review articles on Red eye in children Articles on Red eye in children in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media
Powerpoint slides on Red eye in children Images of Red eye in children Photos of Red eye in children Podcasts & MP3s on Red eye in children Videos on Red eye in children
Evidence Based Medicine
Cochrane Collaboration on Red eye in children Bandolier on Red eye in children TRIP on Red eye in children
Clinical Trials
Ongoing Trials on Red eye in children at Clinical Trials.gov Trial results on Red eye in children Clinical Trials on Red eye in children at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Govt
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Red eye in children NICE Guidance on Red eye in children NHS PRODIGY Guidance FDA on Red eye in children CDC on Red eye in children
Books
Books on Red eye in children
News
Red eye in children in the news Be alerted to news on Red eye in children News trends on Red eye in children
Commentary
Blogs on Red eye in children
Definitions
Definitions of Red eye in children
Patient Resources / Community
Patient resources on Red eye in children Discussion groups on Red eye in children Patient Handouts on Red eye in children Directions to Hospitals Treating Red eye in children Risk calculators and risk factors for Red eye in children
Healthcare Provider Resources
Symptoms of Red eye in children Causes & Risk Factors for Red eye in children Diagnostic studies for Red eye in children Treatment of Red eye in children
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
CME Programs on Red eye in children
International
Red eye in children en Espanol Red eye in children en Francais
Business
Red eye in children in the Marketplace Patents on Red eye in children
Experimental / Informatics
List of terms related to Red eye in children

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Eman Alademi, M.D.[2]

Synonyms and keywords: Red eye in kids

Overview

Red eye in children is a common consultation purpose. Mostly benign, this sign may also cause visual impairment. We differentiate three kinds of red eye: localised, diffused and perikeratic injection. The last one must be recognized because of its association with severe ocular diseases. Diagnosis must be sure and treatment has to be efficient to not pertubate childrens visual development. Unfortunately, physical examination on children is not always easy. Consultation with an ophthalmologist is justified if a doubt remains, in case of chronic pathology or resistance to first intention treatment. Generally, viral and bacterial conjunctivitis are self-limiting conditions, and serious complications are rare.

Historical Perspective

• Red eye in children was first discovered by [scientist name], a [nationality + occupation], in [year] during/following [event].
• In [year], [gene] mutations were first identified in the pathogenesis of [disease name].
• In [year], the first [discovery] was developed by [scientist] to treat/diagnose [disease name].

Classification

• Red eye may be classified according to [classification method] into three subtypes/groups:

• localised
• diffused
• perikeratic injection

Pathophysiology

• The pathogenesis of [disease name] is characterized by [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3].
• The [gene name] gene/Mutation in [gene name] has been associated with the development of [disease name], involving the [molecular pathway] pathway.
• On gross pathology, [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3] are characteristic findings of [disease name].
• On microscopic histopathological analysis, [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3] are characteristic findings of [disease name].

Causes

infectious

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Viral conjunctivitis
• Iritis/iridocyclitis
• Anterior uveitis
• Posterior uveitis (choroiditis)
• Endophthalmitis
• Dacrocystitis
  

noninfectious

• Acute angle-closure glaucoma
• Disorders of the ocular adnexa(Hordeolum-Eyelid malposition)
• Eyelid malposition
• Intraocular disorders
• Scleritis/Episcleritis
• Photokeratitis
• Corneal erosion/ulceration
• Subconjunctival hemorrhage
• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Non-infectious (kerato-)conjunctivitis
• Contact lens
• blunt or penetrating trauma
• foreign bodies
• Chemical burn conjunctivitis
• Blepharitis

Life Threatening Causes

Life-threatening causes include conditions that could lead to death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.

• globe ruptures or perforations
• intraocular infections
• Carotid–cavernous sinus fistula

Differentiating Red eye from other Diseases

Red eye is diffrentiated from many disease, the most common is conjunctivitis . Others include: Bacterial conjunctivitis, Viral conjunctivitis, Allergic conjunctivitis,Chemical conjunctivitis, Foreign body, Blepharitis, Hordeola , Keratitis, Endophthalmitis , Dacrocystitis, Anterior uveitis (iridocyclitis) :associated with juvenile RA, Behcet diease and IBS; sudden onset pain, photophobia, blurred vision, irregular pupil, poor vision, Posterior uveitis (choroiditis) and Scleritis/Episcleritis .

Epidemiology and Demographics

• The prevalence of red eye in children is approximately [number or range] per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
• In [year], the incidence of [disease name] was estimated to be [number or range] cases per 100,000 individuals in [location].

Age

• Patients of all age groups may develop [disease name].

• Red eye is more commonly observed among patients aged [age range] years old.
• [Disease name] is more commonly observed among [elderly patients/young patients/children].

Gender

• males are more commonly affected with red eye in children than females.

Race

• There is no racial predilection for [disease name].

• [Disease name] usually affects individuals of the [race 1] race.
• [Race 2] individuals are less likely to develop [disease name].

Risk Factors

• Common risk factors in the development of red eye in children are

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

• The majority of patients with [disease name] remain asymptomatic for [duration/years].
• Early clinical features include [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
• If left untreated, [#%] of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
• Common complications of [disease name] include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
• Prognosis is generally [excellent/good/poor], and the [1/5/10­year mortality/survival rate] of patients with [disease name] is approximately [#%].

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

• The diagnosis of red eye in children is made when detailed patient history and careful eye examination are token. at least [one] of the following [six] diagnostic criteria are met

• reduced visual acuity
• ciliary flush (circumcorneal injection)
• corneal abnormalities including edema or opacities ("corneal haze")
• corneal staining
• abnormal pupil size
• abnormal intraocular pressure

Symptoms

• Red eye is usually asymptomatic.
• Symptoms of red eye may include the following:1. ocular symptoms

• eye discharge and mucus secretion ,irritation
• tearful eye
• eyelid swelling
• feeling of external objects
• pain in eyes
• photophobia
• itching
• sensitivity to light
• decrease visual acuity and redness
• eyestrain(less common)
• dry eye (less common)
• 2. nonopthalmological symptoms
• runny nose
• fever
• headaches
• vertigo
• lymphadenopathy

Physical Examination

The examination of the red eye should be performed after contact lense or glasses(if the child is wearing any) are removed, and slit lamp examination should be performed. during the examination must cheack:1. eye universally red, or is the redness restricted to any portion of it?

2. is vision impaired?

3. are the ocular movements restricted( movements are often restricted with orbital cellilitis)?

4. are the eyelids intact and free of infections?

5. are the pupils equal and react and reactive to light?

6. is the cornea clear?

• Physical examination may be remarkable for:

Bacterial	Viral
Common organisms	Haemophilus influenzaeStreptococcus pneumoniaeMoraxella catarrhalis Neisseria gonorrhea Chlamydia trachomatis	Adenoviruses type 8, 19 EnterovirusesHerpes simplex virus
Incubation	24-72 hrs	1-14 days
Prevalent Age	Neonates to toddlers	School-age to adults
Symptoms
Photophobia	Mild	Moderate to severe
Blurred vision	Common with discharge	If keratitis present
Foreign body sensation	Unusual	Yes
Signs
Discharge	Purulent discharge	Watery discharge
Palpebral reaction	Papillary response	Follicular response
Preauricular lymph node	Unusual for acute (<10%)	More common (20%)
Chemosis	Moderate	Mild
Hemorrhagic conjunctivae	Occasionally with Streptococcus or Haemophilus	Frequent with enteroviruses
Associated disorders	Otitis media	Pharyngitis, URTI
End of contagious period	24 hr after start of effective treatment	7 days after onset of symptoms

Laboratory Findings

• An [elevated/reduced] concentration of [serum/blood/urinary/CSF/other] [lab test] is diagnostic of [disease name].
• Other laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of red eye in children include abnormal test , [abnormal test 2], and [abnormal test 3].

Electrocardiogram

There are no ECG findings associated with [disease name].

OR

An ECG may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on an ECG suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

X-ray

There are no x-ray findings associated with [disease name].

OR

An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

OR

There are no x-ray findings associated with [disease name]. However, an x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of [disease name], which include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

There are no echocardiography/ultrasound findings associated with [disease name].

OR

Echocardiography/ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on an echocardiography/ultrasound suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

OR

There are no echocardiography/ultrasound findings associated with [disease name]. However, an echocardiography/ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of [disease name], which include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].

CT scan

There are no CT scan findings associated with [disease name].

OR

[Location] CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on CT scan suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

OR

There are no CT scan findings associated with [disease name]. However, a CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of [disease name], which include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].

MRI

There are no MRI findings associated with [disease name].

OR

[Location] MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on MRI suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

OR

There are no MRI findings associated with [disease name]. However, a MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of [disease name], which include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].

Other Imaging Findings

There are no other imaging findings associated with [disease name].

OR

[Imaging modality] may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on an [imaging modality] suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

Other Diagnostic Studies

• [Disease name] may also be diagnosed using [diagnostic study name].
• Findings on [diagnostic study name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

Treatment

treatment is based on the underlying etiology, and Recognizing the need for emergent referral to an ophthalmologist is key in the primary care management of red eye. Referral is necessary when severe pain is not relieved with topical anesthetics; topical steroids are needed; or the patient has vision loss, copious purulent discharge, corneal involvement, traumatic eye injury, recent ocular surgery, distorted pupil, herpes infection, or recurrent infections. clinical signs that require an urgent ophthalmic consultation are chemical burns, intraocular infections, globe ruptures or perforations, and acute glaucoma.

Medical Therapy

• The mainstay of therapy for red eye in children is good hygiene, such as meticulous hand washing, is important in decreasing the spread of acute viral conjunctivitis. and Any ophthalmic antibiotic may be considered for the treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis because they have similar cure rates .
• Mild allergic conjunctivitis may be treated with an over-the-counter antihistamine/vasoconstrictor agent, or with a more effective second-generation topical histamine H1 receptor antagonist
• Anti-inflammatory agents (e.g., topical cyclosporine [Restasis]), topical corticosteroids, and systemic omega-3 fatty acids are appropriate therapies for moderate dry eye.
• Patients with chronic blepharitis who do not respond adequately to eyelid hygiene and topical antibiotics may benefit from an oral tetracycline or doxycycline.

Surgery

• Surgical procedure can only be performed for patients with emergency case of red eye like intraocular infections, globe ruptures or perforations, and acute glaucoma or traumatic eye injury.

Prevention

Practice good hygiene to control the spread of red eye. For instance:

• Don't touch your eyes with your hands.
• Wash your hands often.
• Use a clean towel and washcloth daily.
• Don't share towels or washcloths.
• Change your pillowcases often.
• Throw away your eye cosmetics, such as mascara.
• Don't share eye cosmetics or personal eye care items.

Keep in mind that red eye is no more contagious than the common cold. It's okay to return to work, school or child care if you're not able to take time off — just stay consistent in practicing good hygiene.

Preventing red eye in newborns

Newborns' eyes are susceptible to bacteria normally present in the mother's birth canal. These bacteria cause no symptoms in the mother. In rare cases, these bacteria can cause infants to develop a serious form of conjunctivitis known as ophthalmia neonatorum, which needs treatment without delay to preserve sight. That's why shortly after birth, an antibiotic ointment is applied to every newborn's eyes. The ointment helps prevent eye infection.