Red Eye Round-Up

The red eye patient can be one of the most challenging in the optometric office.  This course will review the various causes of red eyes, from bacterial to viral to the unusual, along with a brief and general discussion on management.

Speakers:

• Ajamian, Paul C

Key learning points:

1. Review the major causes of red eyes.
2. Review the major differences between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis.
3. Learn the common exam techniques needed to diagnosis a red eye properly.
4. Learn the ins and outs of bacterial lid disease.
5. Become familiar with not so common red eye variants such as floppy lid disease and mucuous fishing syndrome.

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