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Red eye can result from various conditions, ranging from minor irritations like allergies and dry eye syndrome to more serious issues such as infections, glaucoma, or uveitis. At Edgbaston Eye Clinic in Birmingham, we provide comprehensive assessments using the latest diagnostic technology, including Optos ultrawide imaging and OCT scanning. These advanced tools allow us to accurately diagnose the cause of your red eye and rule out serious conditions like retinal detachment or other ocular emergencies.
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What are the symptoms of Red Eye?
If you’re experiencing persistent red eye, particularly if accompanied by symptoms such as eye pain, blurry vision, sensitivity to light, or discharge, it’s important to seek immediate medical attention. Our clinic specialises in diagnosing and treating the root cause of red eye, providing tailored treatment plans that address both the symptoms and underlying issues to ensure long-term eye health.
Why Choose Us?
At Edgbaston Eye Clinic, based at The Consulting Rooms, 38 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3HE, we provide private red eye assessments for adults with symptoms such as eye redness, irritation, pain, discharge, light sensitivity or sudden discomfort.
Mr Don Williams, Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Ophthalmology and Registered Specialist, uses specialist diagnostic equipment to assess the cause of red eye and recommend appropriate treatment. Common causes include dry eye, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, episcleritis, uveitis, contact lens-related inflammation and other urgent eye conditions.
Private red eye consultations at Edgbaston Eye Clinic cost £120. Appointments are available for patients seeking prompt specialist eye care in Birmingham, Edgbaston, Harborne and the wider West Midlands.
What causes Red Eye?
- Allergies
- Blepharitis
- Complication from a recent surgery
- Contact lens complication (can be very serious)
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry eye
- Eye surface abrasion
- Eye surface ulcer (serious)
- Episcleritis
- Foreign body
- Glaucoma (sight threatening)
- Infection
- Inflammation
- Iritis (serious)
- Keratitis (Very serious)
- Scleritis (Very serious)
- Uveitis (Very serious)
Why is vision assessment in a red eye examination important?
- Red eye can be more than just conjunctivitis
- To assess if vision is affected
- To establish baseline vision
- To allow future comparison in follow up appointments
- To monitor progression
- To assess efficacy of treatment regime
Eye Pressure Measurement
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Goldman Applanation Tonometry (pictured) is the Gold Standard. Why is eye pressure measurement important in a red eye clinical examination?
- High eye pressure can cause a red eye (Ocular hypertension)
- Very low eye pressure can cause a red eye (Ocular hypotension)
- Red eye as a result of very high eye pressure or very low eye pressure is sight threatening
- Red eye as a result of abnormally high or abnormally low eye pressure is an ocular emergency
Why is slit lamp examination important in a red eye clinical assessment?
- Most important tool in all high level eye examination
- Examination of the external eye
- Eye lid disorders such as blepharitis, everted eye lid (ectropion), inverted eye lid (entropion), inflammation, infection
- Disorders of the conjunctiva such as conjunctivitis, melanoma, haemorrhage, allergies
- Disorders of the cornea such as ulcers
- Disorders of the anterior chamber of the eye such as Uveitis which if left untreated can lead to visual impairment
- Examination of the internal eye
