Acute Red Eye and Loss of Vision

Question 1

how would you treat infective conjunctivitis?

Answer 1

eyedrops antibiotics

Question 2

how would you treat Allergic conjunctivitis?

Answer 2

topical antihistamine

avoid allergen

Question 3

corneal abrasion signs and symptoms

Answer 3

pain

watery eye

blurred vision

epithelial defect

Question 4

corneal abrasion treatment

Answer 4

topical antibiotics

Question 5

uvea

Answer 5

choroid

ciliary body

iris

Question 6

uveitis symptoms and signs

Answer 6

small/irregular pupil

watery

pain

blurred vision

photophobia

red

Question 7

uveitis treatment

Answer 7

topical steroid

dilating drops

Question 8

scleritis symptoms and signs

Answer 8

pain, red, tender

Question 9

scleritis treatment

Answer 9

systemic steroids

Question 10

vascular cause of sudden total loss of vision is usually

Answer 10

central retina artery occlusion

Question 11

gradual loss of vision is likely to be

Answer 11

glaucoma

cataracts

diabetic retinopathy

age related macular degeneration

Question 12

what is giant cell arteritis?

Answer 12

the blockage or narrowing of major blood vessels

Question 13

symptoms of giant cell arteritis

treat this with high dose systemic steroids

Answer 13

loss of vision

loss of appetite

headache

scalp tenderness

Question 14

Gradual loss of vision can be by:

Answer 14

cataracts

Glaucoma

Age related macular degeneration

diabetic retinopathy

Question 15

red eye can be caused by:

Answer 15

conjunctivitis (allergic and infective)

corneal abrasion

acute anterior/intermediate/posterior uveitis

glaucoma (acute closed angle)

scleritis

orbital cellulitis