We have discussed in our previous two articles titled “ Primary Evaluation Of Red Eye By History And General Observation “and “ Tests Determining The Criteria For Referral In Emergency Red Eye Presentation “about how a primary care physician can decide about referral to ophthalmologist in emergency red eye presentation based on patients history and very primary eye examination without the aid of any specific ophthalmological tool. This article will give a detailed description of the emergency ophthalmological conditions that needs a quick referral. Following are the major etiology for emergency red eye: Angle-closure glaucoma Detection Although rare in incidence, age is a major risk factor for angleclosure glaucoma.
It leads to increased intraocular pressure and the patient appears to be in general distress. A general gesture that indicates this condition is to be slumped over…
