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Revision as of 01:55, 28 August 2013
Clinical Features
- Itching
- Watery discharge
- Injected and edematous conjunctiva
- Papillae on inferior conjunctival fornix
- Red, swollen eyelids
Treatment
- Mild: avoid triggers, cool compresses x 15 minutes QID
- Moderate: Histamine-blocking drops (e.g. olopatadine, pemirolast, or ketotifen)
- Severe: referral to opthalmology for possible steroid therapy
Disposition
- Outpatient ophthalmology follow-up
See Also
Source
- Mahmood, Narang. Diagnosis and management of acute red eye. Emerg Med Clin N Am 2008;26
- Tintinalli