Anterior + uveitis (incl posterior uveitis) Flashcards
What are papillae
hyperplastic conjunctival epithelium
What two main features do papillae have
central vascular core
surrounding infiltrate of inflammatory cells
Papillae commonly occur in
allergic conditions
bacterial infections
CL wear
What are follicles
subepithelial hyperplastic lymphoid tissue
What two features do follicles have
central elevated pale lesion
surrounding vascularisation
Follices occur in
viral infections
chlamydial infections
hypersensitivity to topical medications
Mucoid/watery discharge is generally indicative of what
allergic reaction
mucopurulent discharge is generally indicative of what
chlamydial infection
purulent discharge is generally indicative of what
bacterial infection
What kind of reaction is an allergic seasonal/perennial conjunctivitis and what causes it?
hypersensitivity (type 1 IgE-histamine) reaction to airborne antigens
What are the symptoms of seasonal/perennial conjunctivitis (3)
pink eye
watering +/- mucous strands
itchiness
What are the signs of seasonal/perennial conjunctivitis (3)
lid oedema
conjunctival injection and oedema
small papillae
Management of perennial/seasonal conjunctivitis involves a stepwise approach. What are the first three Tx options before drug administration?
avoid allergen
lavage
cold compresses
Name topical antihistamine and dosage. This is used as Tx for what 2 conditions?
levocabastine (Livostin) bid to qid up to 2 months
allergic conjunctivitis and adenoviral conjunctivitis
Name topical mast cell stabiliser and dosage. This is used as Tx mainly for what condition?
lodoxamide (Lomide) qid
allergic conjunctivitis
nb longer lasting cf antihistamine, longer time to take effect, often used in combination with antihistamine and prophylactic use
Name the two combination topical antihistamine/mast cell stabiliser and dosage
olopatadine (Patanol) 1-2 drops bid
ketotifen (Zaditen) 1 drop bid
NSAIDs can be used as short term Tx of perennial conjunctivitis. Name one with dosage
ketorolac (Acular) 1 drop qid for 2-4 weeks
Non-penetrating topical corticosteroids can be used as short term Tx of perennial conjunctivitis. Name one and dosage
FML 0.1% (Flucon) 1-2 drops bid to qid
nb side effects increased IOP, increased risk SCC, HSK reactivation
CL-related giant papillary conjunctivitis is what sort of reaction
hypersensitivity reaction to protein build up
What is the typical presentation of someone with GPC
itching
mucous discharge
lens awareness
giant papillae on tarsal plate
What is the management of GPC
same as for moderate to severe allergic conjunctivitis
What organisms cause bacterial conjunctivitis (4)
staph aureus
staph epidermis
strep pneumoniae
haemophilus influenza
symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis (3)
red, gritty eyes
sticky discharge, matting of lashes
Would you see follicles or papillae with bacterial conjunctivitis?
papillae
Management of bacterial conjunctivitis
usually self limiting 1-2 weeks
artificial tears/lubricants
In more serious cases of bacterial conjunctivitis, broad spectrum topical antibiotics can be used. Name 3
fusidic acid (Fucithalmic) bid
chloramphenicol (chlorofast and chlorsig) qid
ciprofloxacin (ciloxin) q2h-qid
Symptoms of adenoviral conjunctivitis
red, watery eyes
burning irritation
possible photophobia
signs of adenoviral conjunctivitis (5)
watery discharge follicles purplish/pink conjunctival injection preauricular adenopathy possible scattered focal subepithelial opacities
Adenoviral conjunctivitis is usually self limiting. What supportive management options are there (2)
artificial tears/lubricants qid+
cool compresses qid+
what topical therapeutics are used to treat adenoviral conjunctivitis (3)
levocabastine (Livostin) qid for itch
FML 0.1% qid with long, slow taper for subepithelial infiltrates and decreased vision (refer severe cases with pseudomembranes)
Povidone (iodine) 0.8-2.0% in clinic Tx (Px must not have epithelial defect)
Chlamydial conjunctivitis symptoms (3)
acute or chronic slight red eye
irritation
mucopurulent discharge
signs of chlamydial conjunctivitis (3)
follicles (tarsal conj)
preauricular adenopathy
possible associated keratitis
Therapeutic Tx of chlamydial conjunctivitis (3)
azithromycin 1g po once weekly
doxycycline 100mg po bid 2-6 weeks
erythromycin 250mg po qid (children)
When is doxycycline contraindicated
Px on blood thinners
pregnancy
children - stains teeth and ceases bone growth
CL-related toxic/allergic keratoconjunctivitis presentation (3)
burning on insertion
injection
PEE
Management of CL-related toxic/allergic keratoconjunctivitis (4)
cease CL wear
remove source and lavage
lubricants
prophylactic Tx of chloramphenicol 0.5% qid
Management of punctate epithelial erosion/SPK
appropriate for etiology
often lubricants and ABs if more serious
Marginal keratitis is associated with what
blepharitis
Management of marginal keratitis
Treat bleph
-lid hygiene
-antibiotic ointment
Chloramphenicol 0.5% drops qid and ointment 1% nocte lid margin OR
Fucithalmic 1% drops/gel bid
Continue Tx for 48 hours after signs resolve
CL-related marginal keratitis presentation (3)
asymptomatic to acute red eye presentation
conj and limbal injection
single or multiple small (1mm) round greyish superficial peripheral corneal infiltrates
Management for mild CL-related marginal keratitis
tobramycin 0.3% (Tobrex) q1h initially (review next day)
treat min 1 week until epith healed (qid min.)
consider FML 0.1% qid to manage infiltrate once epith healed and clear signs of improvement
Management for more severe CL-related marginal keratitis
ciprofloxacin 0.3% (ciloxan) q15 then q1h, review next day, reduce dosage according to response (q1d), continue for min 1 week until epith healed.
Consider FML 0.1% qid to manage infiltrate once epith healed and clear signs of improvement
For CL-related marginal keratitis once the epithelium is healed and there are clear signs of improvement, what do you use to manage infiltrates
FML 0.1% qid
Symptoms of bacterial keratitis (5)
FB sensation with increasing pain injection photophobia blur tearing/discharge CL intolerance
A contact lens can mask symptoms by acting as a bandage lens. What does the Px feel
discomfort after taking lens out
Signs of bacterial keratitis (5)
white stromal infiltrate overlying epithelial defect possible ulceration stromal oedema AC reaction
Suppurative infiltrate is characteristic of which two bacteria which cause keratitis?
pseudomonas
strep pneumoniae
well-defined white gray or creamy stromal infiltrate is characteristic of what sort of specific keratitis
staphylococcal keratitis
Treatment for large >2mm sight threatening lesions (bacterial keratitis)
duotherapy
cephalosporin (cefazolin) 5%
tobramycin 1.5%
loading dose q5min for 30 min, then q30 min for 24hr tapering to min qid
Management of smaller <1-2mm peripheral lesions in bacterial keratitis
monotherapy
ciprofloxacin (ciloxan) 0.3%
loading dose q5min for 15min, then q30min for 24hr
CL-related bacterial keratitis involves duotherapy, monotherapy and two other treatment options which are?
cyclopentolate 1% tid
FML 0.1% qid 1-2 weeks to treat infiltrates after cornea has healed
In viral keratitis, if infiltrates are affecting vision and not resolving what do you prescribe?
FML 0.1% qid
Symptoms of HSK
blurred vision
lacrimation
photophobia
discomfort
Signs of HSK
dendritic ulcers terminal end bulbs reduced corneal sensation AC reaction increased IOP
DDx of HSK
acanthamoeba keratitis
healing epithelial abrasion (pseudodendrites)
HZO
Management of non-sight threatening dendritic ulcer (HSK)
topical acyclovir 3% ointment (Virupos) 10mm ribbon in fornix, 5 times a day for 10-14 days, continue for 3 days after resolution
Recurrent HSK Tx (esp with scarring) (2)
topical corticosteroids to control inflam after cornea healed
prophylactic oral acyclovir tabs 400mg bid
Signs/symptoms of fungal keratitis (6)
slow onset significant pain, photophobia, lacrimation marked conj injection dense corneal infiltration corneal oedema AC reaction - hypopyon
symptoms of acanthamoeba keratitis (6)
severe pain - disproportionate photophobia injection blurred vision tearing swollen lids
signs of acanthamoeba keratitis (9)
epithelial or subepithelial infiltrates (snowstorm) pseudodendrites limbitis perineural infiltrates stromal ring infiltration (Wessely ring) with epith lesion hypopyon episcleritis scleritis corneal thinning
What investigations do ophthalmologists do for possible acanthamoeba keratitis (4)
corneal scrape
light microscopy with calcofluor white stain
culture on non-nutrient agar with E coli
in-vivo confocal microscopy
Tx of acanthamoeba keratitis (5)
propamidine isethionate 1% q1h PHMB 0.02% OR chlorhexadine 0.02% cycloplegia oral NSAIDs penetrating keratoplasty
What pupil size would you expect to see with someone with anterior uveitis
miotic
Management of anterior uveitis
aggressive topical corticosteroid Tx e.g. prednisolone acetate
Management of episcleritis
supportive - advice and artificial tears for FB sensation
NSAIDs e.g. FML 0.1% 1 gtt qid 1 week and stop
Scleritis is associated with which other two conditions
HZO
RA
Subconjunctival haemorrhage is characterised by what
ecchymosis
What would you expect to see about the pupil in angle closure glaucoma
fixed and mid-dilated
Management of angle closure
Topical -pilocarpine (<45mmHg) -beta-blocker e.g. timolol -apraclonidine -dorzolamide Systemic -azetazolamide (diamox) 500mg po -mannitol
Dermatochalasis is
age-related sagging or draping upper lid skin tissue due to loss of elastin
Blepharochalasis results from
repeated periorbital swelling and leads to eyelid tissue thinning and redundancy
Ptosis is
abnormally low position of upper lid margin relative to globe in primary gaze
Congential aetiologies of ptosis (3)
dystrophy of levator
mis-directed 3rd nerve
Marcus Gun jaw-winking syndome
aquired aetiologies of ptosis (4)
aponeurotic
mechanical e.g. trauma, tumour
myogenic e.g. MG
neurogenic e.g. Horner’s, III nerve palsy
ectropion
outward turning of lower lid away from globe
entropion is
inward turning of the lower lid
Entropion can result in
trichiasis, corneal/conj irritation and possible pannus
trichiasis is
posterior misdirection of the eyelashes
Floppy eyelid syndrome is
loose, rubbery eyelids with lax tarsi due to loss of elastin
floppy eyelid syndrome is commonly associated with
high BMI and sleep apnoea
lagophthalmos is
incomplete lid closure with normal blinking or eye closing resulting in exposure keratitis
A VII nerve palsy can cause what
ectropion
lagophthalmos
eyelid myokymia is
eyelid twitch due to activity of orbicularis oculi
blepharospasm is
bilateral, episodic spasm of orbicularis oculi leading to uncontrolled, exaggerated blinking
madarosis is
the loss of eyelashes (and is a sign of something else e.g. skin disease, infection)
distichiasis is
partial or complete second row of lashes growing posterior or out of meibomian gland orifices
epicanthus is
congenital, bilateral, inner canthal folds resulting in pseudo-strabismus (eso)
external hordeolum
acute infection of lash follicle, gland of zeis or moll
Tx of external hordeolum
hot compresses, lid hygiene and sometimes topical antibiotics
internal hordeolum
acute infection and/or inflammation of meibomian gland
chalazion
chronic, granulomatous, sterile inflammation of meibomian gland
Tx of chalazion if necessary
hot compresses followed by digital massage, may require intralesional injection of steroid or surgical excision
How do you get preseptal cellulitis
spread from sinusitis, lid infection, trauma
Treatment for preseptal cellulitis
oral antibiotics
How can you distinguish between orbital and preseptal cellulitis?
With orbital cellulitis: VA decreased pupils (RAPD) Slit lamp - conj chemosis, proptosis EOMs restricticted IOP elevated ophthalmoscopy ONH swelling
MGD stage 1 symptoms and corneal staining
none none (minimally altered expressibility and secretion quality)
MGD stage 2 symptoms and corneal staining
minimal to mild symptoms
none to limited corneal staining
(mildly altered expressibility and secretion quality)
MGD stage 3 symptoms and corneal staining
moderate symptoms
mild to moderate corneal staining (mainly peripheral)
(moderately altered expressibility and secretion quality)
MGD stage 4 symptoms and corneal staining
marked symptoms
marked staining (central in addition to peripheral)
severely altered expressibility and secretion quality)
What is the “plus” disease stage of MGD
co-existing or accompanying disorders of ocular surface and/or eyelids
Therapeutic intervention for MGD occurs at which stage? What drugs are used?
doxycycline 50mg nocte x 6 wks
azithromycin 500mg stat, then 250mg x 3 days
Which condition describes this: midline facial inflammatory disorder affecting adults showing signs/symptoms of:
- erythema, pustules, papules, telangectasia of nose, forehead, cheeks
- bulbous nose
- bleph, chalazia, injection, KCS
rosacea
Treatment of rosacea? (3)
systemic ABs - doxycycline, azithromycin
lid hygiene, warm compresses
possible topical AB ointment
multiple vesicles or ulcerative cold sore lesions on or near lid margins is indicative of what
HSV infection
Tx of HSV infection affecting adnexa (3 Tx + management)
warm saline soaks
drying agents (calamine lotion)
sometimes acyclovir ointment
follow closely for corneal involvement
HZO is a viral infection of the ophthalmic division of which nerve?
trigeminal
Ocular involvement with HZO is common with infection of the
nasociliary branch
HZO Tx (3)
oral acyclovir
steroids if cornea involved
analgesics for pain
Is HZO an immediate referral?
yes
Pediculosis oculi is?
infestation of lid cilia with pubic lice (phthirus pubis)
petechial haemorrhages at the lash line may be indicative of what?
pediculosis oculi
Tx of pediculosis oculi (2)
any type of ointment applied thickly to lids qid for 10-14 days
pediculocidal agent on scalp, pubic region and body
pinpoint inflammatory lesion with surrounding lid oedema causing symptoms of itch, throbbing, stinging sensation characteristic of what?
insect bite/sting
signs of malignancy for lumps, bumps and pigment (4)
changing in size over time
changing in coloration
vascularisation
non-healing lesion
Which condition typically has raised pearly edges, depressed ulcerated center which is slow growing and non-resolving
BCC
Which condition looks like a hardened nodule or rough, scaly patch which develops ulcerations or erosions and metastasizes through the lymph system?
SCC
Which of these conditions require urgent referral, BCC or SCC?
SCC
Which condition tends to be flat and scaly, seen around the eye and face due to dysplasia of keratinocytes?
actinic (solar) keratosis
Which bump/lump can become SCC?
actinic (solar) keratosis
Name an extremely malignant neoplasm arising from Zeiss, Moll or meibomian glands which can mimic a chalazion or internal hordeolum?
sebaceous gland adeno-carcinoma
What characterises a malignant melanoma? (5)
irregular borders fast growing colour changes vascularised sudden onset
Which condition has pigmented, irregular shaped lesions which increase in size over several months and has a high association with immunocompromised patients?
kaposi’s sarcoma
Signs of non-malignancy (bumps, lumps, pigment)
stable or slow growing
little or no colour changes
regular borders
avascular
Which condition shows asymptomatic, bilateral, symmetrical depigmentation of skin and overlying hair (which requires no Tx)
vitiligo
which conditions shows whitening or loss of pigmentation of lashes or eyebrows which can be due to chronic staph infection, vitiligo or albinism
poliosis
congenital purplish hemangioma of skin from underlying telangectactic capillaries sometimes assoc with Sturge-Weber syndrome and a risk factor for glaucoma
naevus flammus (port wine stain)
which condition has aetiology of DNA poxvirus with small, single or multiple, round, waxy nodules with variable cheesy centre
molluscum contagiosum
Which condition can be infectious or UV related, variable in size and pigmentation characterised by hyperplastic squamous epithelium that can cause chronic conjunctivitis?
viral wart/squamous papilloma, verrucae
small, painless, round, translucent, fluid-filled vesicles?
cyst of moll (hydrocystoma)
DDx for naevi (1)
squamous papilloma
hyperkeratinised plaques, flat or slightly elevated, dry and scaly, usually light pigmentation, well-circumscribed, typically elderly
basal cell papilloma (seborrhoeic keratosis)
What condition involves benign, embryological tissue growth which contains multiple tissue types
dermoid cyst
DEWS II definition of dry eye
Multifactorial disease of the ocular surface characterised by a loss of homeostasis of the tear film, and accompanied by ocular symptoms, in which tear film instability and hyperosmolarity, ocular surface inflammation and damage, and neurosensory abnormalities play an etiological role
Dry eye risk factors
older age female postmenopausal oestrogen therapy omega 3 and 6 balance antihistamines
Drug classes that cause dry eye
anti-histamines
anti-anxiety
roaccutane
Schirmer 1 test
- done with or without anaesthesia?
- does it measure basal or reflex tearing?
- normal result is?
without
basal and reflex
>15mm wetting after 5 minutes
Schirmer 2 test
- done with or without anaesthesia
- does it measure basal or reflex tearing?
- normal result is?
with
basal
10mm after 5 mins