Traumatic Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Surface Injury: • Corneal Abrasion • Ultraviolet Keratitis • Chemical (Acid, alkali) Blunt Trauma - Hyphema, diplopia, periorbital, ecchymosis, subcutaneous emphysema of lid: • Orbital Rim/Mid-facial Fracture • Orbital Floor Fracture • Orbital Apex Injury / Retrobulbar Fracture Globe Penetrating Injury - Hyphema, history of trauma / high velocity impact, reduced visual acuity Associated Injury: • Lids: Swelling, Laceration • Conjunctiva: Subconjunctival hemorrhage • Cornea: Abrasion • Iris: Laceration, iritis, iridodialysis • Pupil: Traumatic mydriasis • Lens: Cataract, dislocation • Vitreous hemorrhage • Retina: Tear, hemorrhage, choroidal rupture • Glaucoma • Optic Neuropathy #Traumatic #RedEye #Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes #Ophthalmology
