Eye – Clinical Case Stud
Patient Information
Name / Identifier: 20-Year-Old Male (anonymous for confidentiality)
Age: 20 years
Sex: Male
Setting: Outpatient Clinic with Laboratory Capabilities
Chief Complaint: Acute right eye redness, irritation, and discharge
History of Present Illness (HPI)
Onset: 2 days prior to presentation
Symptoms: Redness, itching, burning sensation, tearing, mucopurulent discharge, crusting
on awakening
Course: Progressive worsening over 48 hours
Exacerbating Factors: Eye rubbing
Relieving Factors: Minimal relief with over-the-counter artificial tears
Associated Factors: Recent exposure to roommate with similar eye symptoms