AE Flashcards
Type 1 ocular allergy response phases and mechanism?
1) Sensitization phase, Early phase, Late phase
2) pollen antigen binds to igE b cell and Th2 cell
Initial response) igE antibody binds to mast cell, primary and secondary mediator release, vasodilation, vascular leakage.
Late phase) Eosinophil activated by TH2 and Mast cell, releases granules, leukocytes, mucous secretion, mucousal oedema
Mast cell responses and what they cause
mediator is histamine
Vasodilation (redness) -prostaglandins, leukotrines, platelet activating factor
Increased permeability (swelling) -prostaglandins, leukotrines, platelet activating factor
Nerve stimulation (itching)
epithelial cells - recruitment of additional inflam cells
Classification of allergy (conjunc)
Allergic conjunctivitis (seasonal, perennial) Vernal keratoconjunctivitis Atopic keratoconjunctivitis giant papillary Conjunctivitis contact and drug induced allergy
Pharmaceutical treatment of allergic conjunctivitis
Mast cell stabilizers - competitive antagonist against IgE to mast cell surface. Prevents degranulation
Anti histamines - competitive antagonist of histamine receptor on vessels, nerves and epith cells. Prevents mast cell degranulation
10 min action
Dual action meds combine them both
vasoconstrictors reduce redness and swelling but combined with antihistamine
Seasonal vs Perennial Allergic conjunc
and treatment
S) season, grass. pollen. etc
treatment) monitor levels and choose when, close fitting sunglasses, wash hands
P) All yr, dustmites
treatment) wash bedding reularly 60 deg, clean all areas, dehumidifier
Allergic conjunctivitis (signs, sx, treatment)
Signs) lid swelling, mucous discharge
sx) itchy eyes, burning, watery eyes, photophobia
treatment) steroids or sodium cromoglycate
Giant Papillary conjunc. Cause, signs, sx, treatment
mech and chem irritation, usually CL wearers with deposit build up
Signs) conjunctival hyperaemia, mucous, thickening and opacification of palpebral conjunctiva w larger papillae
sx) itching on lens removal, blurring of vision, CL intolerance
Treatment) rigid lens/soft enhanced with more wetability, dailies, if unresponsive then Mast cell stabilizers
Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis who, signs and sx,
bilateral, usually males (3-25yrs) , warm climates
signs) large papillae in palpebral conjuncitva, sight threatening
sx) itching, photophobia, pain
Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis, who and signs
sight threatening, teenagers to early 20’s, FOH atopy, atopic dermatitis
signs) thickened eyelids, flattened velvety papillae, bleph
Treatment for Vernal and Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis
Steroids - block release of enzymes which release prostaglandin and leukocytes
SE - cataract, iop elevation
NSAIDs (non steroidal anti inflam drugs) - inhibit cyclooxygenase, no prostaglandin production
CI) asthma
can delay corneal healing
Immunosuppressants against T lymphocytes
cyclosporin 2%
in untreated, blinding
Contact ocular allergy (cause, explanation, differential diagnosis)
contact dermatitis + drug induced allergic conjunctivitis
Hypersensitivity because of chemicals. eg cl sol, pilocarpine
sunlight expose - photocontact dermitits
DD) Viral/bacterial conjunc
Types of keratitis (Red eye)
Bacterial, Fungal, Viral,
Bacterial Keratitis, factors causing and appearance
Factors - DE, Entropion, CL, corneal abrasion, steroid use, decreased vision
appearance - staphylococcus cause white oval infiltrate/ulcer around iris
Fungal Keratitis, how?
Trauma w vegetable matter, yeast keratitis affects cornea with pre existing disease
Viral Keratitis, how?
Adenovirus,
Herpes simplex direct transmission through secretion,
Herpes zoster may involve trigeminal nerve
Peripheral corneal ulcer types
Marginal, Moorens, system disorder
Bacterial Conjunctivits sx
sx - gritty, sticky, mucous discharge.
Viral Conjunctivitis sx, and what it can lead to.
Bilateral, watery, follicular
1) Leads to punctate keratitis
2) Sub-epith opacities
3) anterior stromal infiltrates
Inclusion Conjunctivitis sx, what it leads to, treatment
chlamydia, large follicles near limbus,
1) Can lead to superior epithelial keratitis
2) sub epith infiltrates
treat with tetracycline
Trachoma, cause, process, treatment
carried by common fly, follicular reaction in upper lid
blindness by conjunctival, corneal, eyelid scarring
tetracycline treatment and lid/corneal surgery
Episcleritis, what is it, types, sx, treatment
- inflammation of episclera
- nodular or diffuse
- unilateral redness and discomfort
- topical steroids if severe
discomfort rather than scleritis pain
Scleritis, types, associations
Anterior, Posterior, Scleromalacia
-assoc - herpes zoster, gout, Crohn’s, erythmatosus
Ocular protective system (from foreign bodies)
Surrounding anatomy orbital fat eyelashes/lid tears to wash away corneal structure
Classifying a foreign body
Metallic/non Embedded/Superficial Penetrating/non solid/L/G slow/fast projectile small/large objects