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AED - Rarer Conjunctivis - Lid Disorders - Week 7 Flashcards

1
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When does phthalmia neonatorum typically occur? Is it uni- or bilateral? What kind of infection is it? What is it mostly due to (2)?

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A bilateral conjunctivitis which presents in the first four weeks of life
Most are due to pathogen/substance exposure at birth

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What is the most common cause of ophthalia neonatorum and when does it usually manifest?

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Chlamydial
-due to exposure to the pathogen during delivery
Usually manifests the second week after delivery

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Aside from the most common cause, list 4 causes of ophthalmia neonatorum.

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Gonococcal
Herpes simplex
Simple bacterial conjunctivitis
Chemical

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What are silver nitrate drops typically used for in infants and what is a consequence of this?

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A prophylaxis for gonococcal infection

Can result in chemical ophthalmia neonatorum

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5
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List a differential diagnosis for ophthalmia neonatorum.

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Nasolacrimal duct obstruction

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What is the treatment option for ophthalmia neonatorum (2)?

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Irrigate with sterile saline and frequent use of sterile artificial tears

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7
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Should you refer for ophthalmia neonatorum?

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Yes, for isolation of the pathogen and appropriate antibiotic treatment

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8
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List the two kinds of chlamydial conjunctivitis.

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Adult inclusion conjunctivitis

Trachoma

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9
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Which species of chlamydia almost exclusively targets humans?

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C. trachomatis

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What are the agents of classic trachoma (4)?

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C. trachomatis serotype A, B, Ba, C

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What are the agents of inclusion conjunctivitis (7)?

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C. trachomatis serotype D-K

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What are serotypes L1. L2, and L3 responsible for (C. trachomatis) and what do they cause?

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They infect tissues deeper to the epithelium and cause lymphogranuloma venereum

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How is adult inclusion conjunctivitis typically transmitted and in which population are they most common?

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Transmitted by infected genital secretions ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Most common in young sexually active adults

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Is ault inclusion conjunctivitis uni- or bilateral?

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Can be either, but usually unilateral

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How long does adult inclusion conjunctivitis typically last?

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Many months

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16
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What is adult inclusion conjunctivitis associated with in women (3)?

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Urethritis
Vaginitis
Cervicitis

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Are chlamydial STDs typically symptomatic or asymptomatic?

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High percentage asymptomatic

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What kind of discharge is present in adult inclusion conjunctivitis (2)? what sensation is felt?

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Mucopurulent (or watery)

Gritty FB sensation

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Are follicles or papillae present with adult inclusion conjunctivitis? Particularly in which area?

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Follicles, particularly in the upper tarsal conjunctiva - limbal follicles also possible

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Is preauricular/submandibular lymphadenopathy common or rare with adult inclusion conjunctivitis?

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Common

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What can be seen in chronic prolonged cases of adult inclusion conjunctivitis (2)?

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Marginal subepithelialcorneal infiltrate and superior pannus

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22
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List three differential diagnoses for adult inclusion conjunctivitis.

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Adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis
Herpes simplex keratitis
Trachoma

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What is the treatment option for adult inclusion conjunctivitis? What is recommended if chlamydia is confirmed?

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Refer the patient and their sexual partner(s) to a GP or sexual health clinic for lab tests
Systemic macrolides or tetracyclines if chlamydia is confirmed

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What antibiotic courses can be given for a chlamydial infection (name, dose and duration)?

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Azithromycin 1g PO or

Erthromycin 250mg q.i.d for 2-6 weeks

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What is a common risk factor for trachoma and what is it transmitted by?

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Result of poor hygiene

Transmitted by the common fly

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26
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What disease is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness?

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Trachoma

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27
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In what regions is trachoma most common?

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Africa
India
Middle East
Asia
South America
Aboriginal communities in northern and northwestern Australia
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Is trachoma usually uni- or bilateral?

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Often unilateral initially

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What kind of discharge is present with trachoma? What sensation is felt?

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Mucopurulent

Gritty FB sensation

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30
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What can tracoma lead to, and what is a consequence of this?

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Can lead to scarring, which can lead to trichiasis

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31
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What is the main sign of trachoma?

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Superior bulbar and palpebral conjunctival follicular response

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32
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What does chronic inflammation over many years (or quicker) eventually lead to (5)?

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Conjunctival scarring -> trichiasis -> ocular surface irritation -> corneal opacities -> vision loss

33
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What are herbert’s pits and in what disease can they be found?

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Scarring of limbal follicles in trachoma

34
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What 5 aspects of a trachoma case are graded and under what kind of scale?

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TF - trachomatous inflammation: follicular
TI - trachomatous inflammation: intense
TS - trachomatous scarring
TT - trachomatous trichiasis
CO - corneal opacity
0-3 scale
35
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List 4 differential diagnoses for trachoma.

A

Adult inclusion conjunctivitis
Other causes of conjunctival cicatrisation
Other causes of recurrent conjunctivitis
Other causes of superior corneal pannus

36
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What is the tratment option for trachoma (3)?

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Refer for lab tests and surgery
Inactivate scarring using lubricants
Advise on prevention by improving hygiene and fly reduction programs

37
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Define the possible components of anterior blepharitis (2).

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One or a combination of:

  • staphylococcal anterior blepharitis
  • seborrhoeic anterior blepharitis
38
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What is posterior blepharitis?

A

Meibomian gland dysfunction

39
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Is anterior blepharitis common or rare?

A

Common

40
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What part of the lid margin is inflammed in anterior blepharitis?

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Anterior to the meibomian glands and includes the lashes

41
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Is anterior blepharitis usually uni- or bilateral? Is the onset symmetrical? Is it acute or chronic?

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Usually bilateral, symmetrical, and cronic

42
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What does anterior belpharitis occur in conjunction with?

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Seborrhoeic dermatitis

43
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What happens to the skin with seborrhoeic dermatitis? What does this promote?

A

Skin and lid margins become scaly and oily

Promotes excess growth of staph. colonies

44
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List three symptoms of anterior blepharitis.

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Ocular surface burning FB sensation
Sticky crusting along the lid margins
Mild photophobia

45
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Can removl of lid crusting in anterior blepharitis cause bleeding or do they just fall off?

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Can cause bleeding

46
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What is the tear flims like in anterior blepharitis?

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Poor

47
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List three signs of anterior blepharitis.

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Redness
Telangiectasia
Thickening of the anterior lid margin

48
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What 5 things may be observed in long-standing cases of anterior blepharitis?

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Mild, chronic papillary conjunctivitis
Trachiasis
Recurrent bacterial conjunctivitis
External/internal hordeola
Lid/lash base ulceration
Bacterial keratitis
49
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Define madarosis.

A

Lash loss

50
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Define poliosis.

A

Lash pigment loss

51
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List 5 differential diagnoses for anterior blepharitis.

A

Posterior blepharitis
Basal, squamous, or sebaceous cell carcinoma
Dry eye

52
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List the four components of an anterior blepharitis workup.

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Careful symptomatology
Slit lamp with fluorescein
Tear work up
Skin assessment

53
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What is the main treatment option for anterior blepharitis? List 3 additional options.

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Lid therapy
-scrubbing the margins with a low irritant surfactant (baby shampoo) up to 4 times a day until under control
Lid supplements
Antibiotic ointment
Mild steroids
54
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Is posterior blepharitis common?

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Yes

55
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Is posterior uni- or bilateral? Is onset symmetrical?

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Bilateral and symmetrical

56
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How does posterior blepharitis affect the tear film?

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Results in a poor/unstable tear film

57
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List 4 symptoms of posterior blepharitis.

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Gritty/burning sensation
Crusting/redness on the lid margin
Symptoms worse in dry/air-conditioned environment
Photophobia (if corneal involvement - SPK)

58
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List three signs of posterior blepharitis.

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Posterior lid margin thickened
Telangiectasia
PEE/SPK due to corneal irritation

59
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What are the seborrhoeic characteristics of posterior blepharitis and what do they result in?

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Excess secretions appear as oil droplets capping meibomian glands
Creates oily or foaming tear film

60
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A high proportion of individuals with posterior blepharitis have what two diseases?

A

Acne rosacea or seborrhoeic dermatitis

61
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List 6 differential diagnoses for posterior blepharitis.

A

Anterior blepharitis
Posterior blepharitis
Basal, squamous, or sebaceous cell carcinoma
Dry eye

62
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List the five components of an posterior blepharitis workup.

A 
Careful symptomatology
Slit lamp with fluorescein
Tear work up
Skin assessment
Gland expression
63
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What are the main treatment options for posterior blepharitis (2)? List 3 additional options.

A

Lid therapy
-scrubbing the margins with a low irritant surfactant (baby shampoo) up to 4 times a day until under control
Hot compresses and lid massage essential to improve gland function (4 times daily)
Lid supplements
Antibiotic ointment
Mild steroids

64
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How does intense pulse light work and what is it used for? How often is it used?

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Good for blocked meibomian glands
Acts like a heat lamp, melts secretions and opens glands
Three or four treatments over several months

65
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Are demodex infestations a sign of poor hygiene?

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Not necessarily

66
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What is used to kill demodex? Is it toxic to the cornea/conjunctiva? How should it be applied and how often?

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TTO but is toxic

Weekly application of 50% TTO

67
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Is acne rocasea common or rare?

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Common

68
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What is the cause of acne rocasea?

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Unknown

69
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What is classic of acne rocasea?

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Butterfly rash across the nose and cheeks

70
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List three signs of acne rocasea (aside from its characteristic sign).

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Mild erythema with telangiectasia to nodular eruptions of cheeks and nose

71
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Does acne rocasea affect males or females more? What age group is it more common in?

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Males > females, most commonly 30-40 years

72
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What two foods can exacerbate acne rocasea?

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Alcohol and spicy food

73
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What may acne rosacea result in (2)?

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Pustules and scarring

74
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In what percent of cases of acne rocasea is there ocular involvement?

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5-10%

75
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List 5 symptoms of ocular rocasea.

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Red eye
Recurrent styles and chalazia
Burning/gritty sensation
Photophobia
Facial flush
76
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List 5 signs of ocular rocasea.

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Blepharitis (posterior)
Telangiectasis of the lid margin
Conjunctivitis
Chalazion/internal hordeolum
Keratitis
77
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What three things can ocular rocasea rarely cause?

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Corneal scarring
Corneal neovascularisation
Corneal thinning/perforation

78
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List three differential diagnoses for ocular rocasea.

A

Blepharitis without rosacea
Other forms of non-infective conjunctivitis
Keratitis

79
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List 5 treatment options for ocular rosacea.

A 
Topical antibiotic
Oral tetracycline/macrolide (mainstay)
Lid therapy as for anterior/posterior blepharitis
Tear supplements
Mild topical steroids

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