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