The “Pediatric Red Eye” is a commonly encountered presentation that we are all accustomed to evaluating. The vast majority of the time, the eye redness and irritation is related to a standard conjunctivitis; however, as with many presentations, we need…
Yes, when it is 3am in the Peds ED and there are 20 patients waiting to be seen, the chief complaint of “red eye” on the chart can be seen as a “easy” disposition: “Conjunctivitis. Polytrim. Discharge.” Ok, being superiorly…
Have you recently heard anyone say the following statement: “Around 80% of conjunctivitis is due to viruses. We often treat them with antibiotics, but it is more so the kid can go back to daycare.” I certainly was taught…