Red Eye

Expert Red Eye Diagnosis and Treatment at Edgbaston Eye Clinic, Birmingham

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.

What are the symtomps 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, we understand the discomfort and anxiety that red eye can cause. With our advanced diagnostic tools and the expertise of Mr. Don Williams, a leading eye specialist in Birmingham, you can trust that your eye care is in the best hands. Book your consultation today to receive prompt and effective treatment for red eye.

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

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