Patients with an acute red eye commonly present to general practice. In most cases the diagnosis is benign and self-limiting but care should be taken to adequately assess and appropriately manage sight-threatening conditions. This article aims to outline the current guidelines and evidence for the assessment and management of acute red eye.
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