Emergency Red Eyes
We have been seeing a lot of emergency red eye evaluations this summer.
It can be alarming if you wake up with or even slowly develop a red eye throughout the day. You want answers and probably some relief.
The fact of the matter is not all red eyes are the same and believe it or not, not all red eyes can be treated the same.
Some are contagious, others are not. Some may threaten your sight, others may not. Some just might not look that great. Some might be incredibly uncomfortable, but the solution for relief is rather quick and simple.
Viral conjunctivitis, abrasion, allergic conjunctivitis, dry eye, bacterial infections, hemorrhages; These red eyes are not the same.
The best way to identify the problem is by a comprehensive ocular examination. From here, we can choose the right management plan which may include topical eye drops, oral medications, bandages, or even a direct referral. Don’t hesitate to call for an emergency examination.
We have been seeing a lot of emergency red eye evaluations this summer.
It can be alarming if you wake up with or even slowly develop a red eye throughout the day. You want answers and probably some relief.
The fact of the matter is not all red eyes are the same and believe it or not, not all red eyes can be treated the same.
Some are contagious, others are not. Some may threaten your sight, others may not. Some just might not look that great. Some might be incredibly uncomfortable, but the solution for relief is rather quick and simple.
Viral conjunctivitis, abrasion, allergic conjunctivitis, dry eye, bacterial infections, hemorrhages; These red eyes are not the same.
The best way to identify the problem is by a comprehensive ocular examination. From here, we can choose the right management plan which may include topical eye drops, oral medications, bandages, or even a direct referral. Don’t hesitate to call for an emergency examination.