Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports – December 1, 2017
December 1, 2017
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Approach to Pediatric Eye Discharge and Periorbital Swelling
Eye problems, particularly conjunctivitis and periorbital swelling, are very common. The majority are managed easily, but more serious disease processes must be considered. Early recognition and prompt treatment of more serious etiologies, such as gonococcal conjunctivitis and herpes simplex virus, can prevent vision loss.