13th February 2025

A 28-year-old man presents with a complaint of eye discomfort.

A 28-year-old man presents with a complaint of eye discomfort. He has never had eye problems before but does wear contact lenses. He is keeping the affected eye closed and finds penlight examination very uncomfortable. The eye is red with a small amount of discharge present. What is the most important differential to consider?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.