CME Webcast Discusses The Red Eye: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment. Today on MedNet21, we’re going to review the causes of red eyes in order to help you make a prompt diagnosis and get your patients started on the right treatment. We’re pleased to welcome back Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Dr. Tyler Oostra.
View a video introduction of this webcast
What you’ll learn in this webcast
As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to: recognize and diagnosis common causes of red eye; and know when to refer patients with red eyes for further care.
You’ll also learn about the following:
- Most common causes of red eyes
- Red eye red flags
- Bacterial versus viral conjunctivitis
- Isolation of children with viral conjunctivitis
- When shingles affects the eye
- Diagnostic significance of bilateral versus unilateral red eye
- Causes of dry eyes
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