Today we are joined by ophthalmologist and all round nice guy Dr Russell Phillips to discuss red eye in GP - differentials, causes, approach to history, exam and management.

Approach to the red eye in GP

Conjunctivitis (bacterial, viral, allergic)

Subconjunctival haemorrhage

Herpetic keratitis + dendritic ulcer

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus

Anterior uveitis (iritis)

Scleritis

Episcleritis

Acute closed angle glaucoma

Trauma

Contact lens 

Red eye in neonates