Abnormalities of the conjunctiva

Question 1

Inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva caused by dry eyes, characterized by irritation and FBS

Answer 1

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (a.k.a Dry Eye Syndrome)

Question 2

An inflammation of the conjunctiva that causes swelling of the small conjunctival vessels, making the eye appear red is

Answer 2

Conjunctivitis

Question 3

_______ conjunctivitis (pink eye) is characterized by mucopurulent discharge and generally resolves within 2 weeks without treatment

Answer 3

Bacterial

Question 4

_________ conjunctivitis produces watery discharge and changes in the follicles of the palpebral conjunctiva. Generally will run its course in 1-3 weeks and may or may not require treatment

Answer 4

Viral

Question 5

__________ conjunctivitis causes tearing and itching, redness and swelling

Answer 5

Allergic or Vernal (springtime)

Question 6

______ ________ is conjunctivitis occurring in the first 30 days of life

Answer 6

Ophthalmia neonatorum

Question 7

A rupture of a conjunctival blood vessel that allows blood to flow under the tissue and produces a bright-red flat area on the conjunctiva is called

Answer 7

Subconjunctival hemorrhage

Question 8

A small, benign, yellow-white mass of degenerated tissue of the bulbar conjunctiva is called a

Answer 8

Pinguecula

Question 9

A wedge-shaped growth of the bulbar conjunctiva, likely the result of chronic sun exposure is called a

Answer 9

Pterygium

Question 10

Common, benign tumors involving the bulbar conjunctiva, appearing as yellowish pink or brown areas are

Answer 10

Nevi