RT Book, Section
A1 Lueder, Gregg T.
SR Print(0)
ID 56152794
T1 Chapter 6. Irritated Eyes (But Not Red)
T2 Pediatric Practice: Ophthalmology
YR 2011
FD 2011
PB The McGraw-Hill Companies
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071633802
LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56152794
RD 2024/04/25
AB Table  Graphic  Jump  Location|Download  (.pdf)|PrintThe  Problem“My  child’s  eyes  are  irritated”  but  not  red  (bloodshot).Common  CausesIdiopathic  (general  light  sensitivity)Blepharitis/dry  eyesOcular  allergyPseudo:Ocular  tic  (blepharospasm)Squint  from  strabismusKEY  FINDINGSHistoryBlepharitis/dry  eyesExcess  tearingWorse  in  dry,  cold  weatherEyelid  crustsOcular  allergyItchingAtopic  history  (asthma,  eczema)Ocular  ticFrequent  forceful  blinkingNo  eye  redness,  dischargePossible  other  vocal,  motor  ticsHistory  of  attention  deficit  hyperactivity  disorderExaminationBlepharitisCrusts  on  eyelashesErythema  of  eyelid  marginOcular  allergyOften  minimal  or  no  visible  changesMay  have  mild  conjunctival  swellingOcular  ticFrequent  bilateral  forceful  blinkingEyes  may  deviate  upward  and  laterally