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Case: Acute Red Eye

A 60-year-old female presents with blurred vision in her left eye, worsening over eight hours. It is not painful. She has a background of HLA-B27 positive spondyloarthritis.

1. List 4 examination findings that would support the diagnosis of conjunctivitis. 4 marks

2. List 4 differentials for acute red eye besides conjunctivitis. 4 marks

You discuss the case with the ophthalmologist on call who asks you if you noted any flare on examination of the eye.

3. What is flare? State how you would elicit this examination finding. 4 marks

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Case: Acute Red Eye

1. List 4 examination findings that would support the diagnosis of conjunctivitis. 4 marks

2. List 4 differentials for acute red eye besides conjunctivitis. 4 marks

3. What is flare? State how you would elicit this examination finding. 4 marks

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