Red-eye is going to be one of the most commonly encountered chief complaints among emergency visits to an optometry or ophthalmology practice. It is typically caused by inflammation that stems from almost any part of the eye itself and/or its immediate surroundings.
- It is important to understand the causes of an acute red eye as it will not only help with determining the timeline with which that patient needs to be seen but also how they are managed once in the office. This article will discuss the major causes of an acute red eye and how they should be managed.