<unk> s one of the most common ophthalmologic conditions in the primary care setting in children. Inflammation of almost any part of the eye, including the lacrimal glands and eyelids, or faulty tear film can lead to<unk> Primary care physicians often effectively manage<unk> although knowing when to refer patients to an ophthalmologist is crucial, baseline ophthalmological tests, and accompanying manifestations can narrow down the differential diagnosis. The duration and laterality of symptoms (unilateral- vs. bilateral) and the intensity of pain are the main criteria allowing the differentiation of non-critical changes that can be cared for a general practitioner from diseases calling for an elective referral to an ophthalmologist and eye emergencies requiring urgent ophthalmic surgery.
Red eye  
Mind's eye
Black eye
Blue sclera
Exophthalmos
Buphthalmos
Dry eyes
Lagophthalmos