Evaluation and Approach of a Painful Quiet (Non-Red) Eye : A Comprehensive Review for Primary Health Care Physicians

Al Mahfud , Shahd A.; Al Gwaiz , Abdulrahman F.; Al Fayez , Lujain S.; Al Saeed , Ali A.; Bin Dakhil , Turki A.

doi:10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94149

Article Details

Evaluation and Approach of a Painful Quiet (Non-Red) Eye : A Comprehensive Review for Primary Health Care Physicians

Authors:

Al Mahfud , Shahd A. | Al Gwaiz , Abdulrahman F. | Al Fayez , Lujain S. | Al Saeed , Ali A. | Bin Dakhil , Turki A.

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2021 Vol.19 Issue 10, pp.129-135

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

242529

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Monthly

eISSN:

18390196

pISSN:

18390188

DOI:

10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94149

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Abstract:

 Different eye signs or symptoms seen in primary health care clinics and emergency departments may indicate the urgency for advanced and specialized care from ophthalmologists. Eye pain is one of the commonest complains encountered in various age groups and for that it is essential for health care providers to be aware of alarming features of eye pain and how to deal with it plus knowing when referral to an ophthalmologist is indicated. In many cases, isolated pain with no other signs and clear examination may lead to underestimation or misdiagnose of critical situation in which vision-saving can be a matter of time. Subsequently, this review article is provided to primary health care physicians and non-specialized caregivers who might face similar cases. In this review, differential diagnosis of pain in clear quiet eyes have been discussed briefly pointing out most relevant history and examination points, risk factors, treatment options and expected outcomes or prognosis of each differential.

Article Details

Evaluation and Approach of a Painful Quiet (Non-Red) Eye : A Comprehensive Review for Primary Health Care Physicians

Authors:

Al Mahfud , Shahd A. | Al Gwaiz , Abdulrahman F. | Al Fayez , Lujain S. | Al Saeed , Ali A. | Bin Dakhil , Turki A.

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2021 Vol.19 Issue 10, pp.129-135

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

242529

Frequency:

Monthly

eISSN:

18390196

pISSN:

18390188

DOI:

10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94149

Descriptors:

OPHTHALMOLOGY

EYE DISEASES

DIAGNOSIS

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

SAUDI ARABIA

Quiet Eye

Painful

Differential Diagnosis

Saudi Arabia

Normal Examination

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Al Mahfud , Shahd A. | Al Gwaiz , Abdulrahman F. | Al Fayez , Lujain S. | Al Saeed , Ali A. | Bin Dakhil , Turki A.

Publisher: medi+WORLD International

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2021 Vol.19 Issue 10, pp.129-135

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 10/2021

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 242529

Frequency: Monthly

eISSN: 18390196

pISSN: 18390188

DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94149

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Al Mahfud , Shahd A. | Al Gwaiz , Abdulrahman F. | Al Fayez , Lujain S. | Al Saeed , Ali A. | Bin Dakhil , Turki A.

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2021 Vol.19 Issue 10, pp.129-135

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

242529

Frequency:

Monthly

eISSN:

18390196

pISSN:

18390188

DOI:

10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94149