Acute Red Eye Flashcards
What are the signs and symptoms of infective conjunctivitis?
Gritty pain
Red eye
Purulent/watery discharge
How is infective conjunctivitis treated?
With topical antibiotics
What are the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis?
Itchy, red eyes
Mucoid/watery discharge
Lid swelling
Conjunctival swelling
How is allergic conjunctivitis treated?
Topical antihistamine
Avoidance of allergen
Mast cell stabilisers
What are the signs and symptoms of a corneal abrasion?
Pain
Watering of eye
Blurred vision
Epithelial defect
How is a corneal abrasion treated?
Topical antibiotics
Analgesia
What are the signs and symptoms of acute anterior uveitis?
Pain Watering of eyes Photophobia May have blurred vision or floaters Red eyes Cells in anterior chamber Hypopyon Small irregular pupil
How is acute anterior uveitis treated?
Topical steroids
Dilating drops
What are the signs and symptoms of scleritis?
Severe pain
Redness
Nodule (does not move over sclera)
Very tender eyes
How is scleritis treated?
Systemic steroids
What are the signs and symptoms of acute angle closure glaucoma?
Severe pain Redness of eyes Blurred vision N&V Hazy cornea Fixed mid dilated pupil Hard eyeball
How is acute angle closure glaucoma treated?
Lower intraocular pressure
Constrict pupil
What are the signs and symptoms of orbital cellulitis?
Pain Redness Blurred vision Diplopia Malaise Pyrexia Proptosis Reduced eye movement
How is orbital cellulitis managed?
Admit
Give IV antibiotics
CT scan
Drain pus
