Acute Flashcards
Symptoms of acute angle closure glaucoma
Blurred vision, Decreased visual acuity, Haloes, Pain (eye), Nausea, Vomiting
Signs of acute angle closure glaucoma
Red eye, Firm eye, Fixed and dilated pupil, Hazy cornea (Oedema)
Initial management of acute angle closure glaucoma
Analgesia, Pilocarpine drops, Acetazolomide IV
Further management options for acute angle closure glaucoma
Mannitol IVI, Beta-blocker drops, Prostaglandin drops
Definitive management of acute angle closure glaucoma
Peripheral iridectomy
Symptoms of conjuctivitis
Itching, FB sensation, Photophobia, Discharge
Signs of conjuctivitis
Erythema, Hyperaemia, Discharge
Management of bacterial conjuctivitis
Chloramphenicol drops
Management of allergic conjuctivitis
Anti-histamines, NSAIDs
Risk factors for orbital cellulitis
Sinus infection, Dental infection
Organisms causing orbital cellulitis
Streptococcus pneumonaie, Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus
Presentation of orbital cellulitis
Orbital swelling, Fever, Decreased eye mobility
Investigations for orbital cellulitis
CT head
Management of orbital cellulitis
Cefuroxime 1.5g IV, Surgical debridement
Sequelae of orbital cellulitis
Blindness, Meningitis, Intracranial abscess
Risk factors for retinal vein occlusion
Polycthaemia, Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus
Symptoms of retinal vein occlusion
Painless vision loss
Signs of retinal vein occlusion
Dilated tortuous vessels, Retinal haemorrage, Disc swelling
Risk factors for retinal artery occlusion
CVS risk factors, Smoking, Vasculitis, Thrombophilia
Symptoms of retinal artery occlusion
Painless vision loss
Signs of retinal artery occlusion
RAPD, Pale retina, Cherry red spot
Investigations for retinal artery occlusion
ESR+CRP, Fluorescein angiography
Management of retinal artery occlusion
Occular massage, Anti-hypertensives, Aspirin, Anterior chamber paracentesis
Causes of corneal ulcer
Abrasion, Infection, Vasculitis
