Abstract
Red eye is the most common ocular sign encountered in emergency and outpatient settings. Recognition of vision-threatening causes and those requiring referral to an ophthalmologist is of utmost importance. This article reviews causes and management of red eye in children with an emphasis on allergic etiology, pathophysiology, and recent advances in therapy.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 212-219 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Current Allergy and Asthma Reports |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 2011 |
Keywords
- Allergy
- Children
- Conjunctivitis
- Infections
- Red eye
- Therapy