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The management of the red eye for the generalist

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Patients often present to primary care physicians with acute or chronic red eyes. Benign conditions may be evaluated and treated by primary, care practitioners. Red eyes due to serious conditions may be vision threatening and require early detection and referral.

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  1. Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

    Andrew G. Lee MD (Associate Professor)

  2. Eye Institute, Pomerantz Family Pavilion, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, 52242-1091, Iowa City, IA, USA

    Hilary A. Beaver MD (Assistant Professor)

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Beaver, H.A., Lee, A.G. The management of the red eye for the generalist. Compr Ther 27, 218–227 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12019-001-0018-0

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