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visual acuity rapidly improves in the first _____

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3-4 months

this is when visual development is most critical and if impaired most likely will result in amblyopia

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visual acuity is poor at birth

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T

in the range of 20/200

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_____ is poor vision caused by abnormal visual stimulus that resultsi n abnormal visual development
2 main categories of things that cause this

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amblyopia
eye misalignment like strabismus
any pathologic condition that causes a blurred visual image

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significant difference in refractive errors between the eyes

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anisometropia

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best screening tests to prevent amblyopia

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infants: bilateral red reflex test

older kids: formal acuity testing

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neonatal conjunctivitis occurs during ______

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first month of life

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common causes of neonatal conjunctivitis (4)

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chemical irritation
neisseria gonorrhea infection
chlamydia trachomatis infection
HSV infection

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chemical conjunctivitis during neonatal period usually due to _____
timeline and presentation of this
tx

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  • 1% silver nitrate > 1% tetracycline and 0.5% erythromycin for gonorrhea ppx
  • watery discharge within 24 hours of birth
  • no tx needed
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purulent eye discharge within 2-4 days of birth
-eyelid swelling
-can lead to corneal ulcer
what is this, conjunctival studies, tx

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N gonorrhea infection
gram (-) intracellular diplococci, positive gonococcal culture
IV cefotaxime and topical erythromycin

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serous or purulent eye discharge with variable lid swelling within 4-10 days of life
what is this, conjunctival studies, tx

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chlamydia trachomatis infection
cytoplasmic inclusion bodies, positive culture
oral erythromycin

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unilateral serous discharge within 6 days-2weeks of life

what is this, conjunctival studies, tx

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HSV infection
multinucleated giant cells on gram stain, positive HSV culture
IV acyclovir and topical trifluorothymidine

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clear tears, enlarged cornea, corneal edema in a newborn

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congenital glaucoma

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infection of the nasolacrimal sac

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dacryocycstitis

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infection within the eye itself

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endophthalmitis

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conjunctivitis assoc with contact use can be 2/2:

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allergy to solution
corneal abrasion
bacterial corneal ulcer

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causes of unilateral conjunctivitis (3)

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foreign body
corneal ulcer
HSV keratitis

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causes of bacterial conjunctivitis

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nontypeable H flu, strep pneumo, moraxella, staph aureus

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purulent eye discharge with minimal itching
no preauricular LAD
often bilateral involvement and sometimes assoc with otitis media

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bacterial conjunctivitis

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how to tx bacterial conjunctivitis

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tx empirically- only get cx and gram stain for severe cases

topical abx: sulfacetamide, polymyxin B, trimethoprim sulfate, gentamicin, tobramycin, erythromycin

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URI, pharyngitis, fever, bilateral conjunctivitis

what is it and what is it caused by

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pharyngoconjunctival fever- a type of viral conjunctivitis caused by adenovirus types 3 and 7

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severe watery conjunctival discharge, hyperemic conjunctiva, preauricular LAD, foreign body sensation
what is and how to tx it?

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pharyngoconjunctival fever- a type of viral conjunctivitis
this is highly contagious
tx is supportive- cool compresses, NSAID drops

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epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is clinically similar to ________ but sxs are confined to the eyes
which viruses cause this?

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pharyngoconjunctival fever

adenovirus types 8, 19, and 37

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petechial conjunctival hemorrhage, preauricular LAD, pseudomembrane along the conjunctiva, photophobia from corneal inflammation may be present
lack of fever or pharyngitis
highly contagious
what is it and how to tx?

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epidemic keratoconjunctivitis

supportive tx with cool compresses and NSAID drops

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skin eruption with multiple vesicular lesions
corneal ulcer (rare)

what is it and how to dx and how to tx

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primary ocular HSV

  • initial exposure to HSV-1
  • dx with H&P and positive viral cx or antibody staining
  • tx with systemic or topical acyclovir to speed up recovery if administered in first 1-2 days
  • topical abx for the skin may prevent secondary bacterial infection
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severe or mucoid eye discharge with severe itching | what is it, what's the pathophys, how to tx?
allergic conjunctivitis type 1 hypersensitivity reaction tx: removal of allergens, topical mast cell stabilizing drops (cromolyn), topical antihistamine
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what is hemorrhagic conjunctivitis | what are some causes
conjunctivitis + subconjunctival hemorrhage | H flu, adenovirus, picornavirus
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____ is eyelid inflammation usually caused by _____ infection
blepharitis | staph aureus
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burning, crusting, scales at the eyelid bases, h/o awakening with eyes stuck together what is it and how to tx
bepharitis | tx with eyelid hygiene (scrub eyelids with baby shampoo), topical erythromycin
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watery eye with increased tear lake, matted eyelashes, mucus in the medial canthal area, may be bilateral
nasolacrimal duct obstruction- failure of complete canalization of the lacrimal system that results in obstruction to tear outflow
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how to manage nasolacrimal duct obstruction
many resolve by 6 months nasolacrimal massage NLD probing if still present at 6-12 months
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NLD obstruction often occurs at _____
Hasner's valve
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what is amniotocele/dacryocele
swelling of the nasolacrimal sac 2/2 accumulation of fluid as a result of NLD obstruction -presents with bluish swelling the medial canthal area
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how to manage dacryocele/amniotocele
local massage | if infected, IV abx and urgent NLD probing
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retinal hemorrhages are highly suggestive of ______
child abuse | you would see hemorrhagic dots and blots on dilated funduscopic exam
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corneal abrasions heal in ______ | ophtho consult is needed for ______
24-48 hours | corneal abrasions that are due to contact lens use b/c there is higher risk for corneal ulcer
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what is hyphema | what is the most common cause
blood in the anterior chamber | MCC is blunt trauma... others due to iris neovascularization and iris tumors
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with hyphema, you may see this on PE | what are some complications
- blood aqueous fluid level | - rebleeding, glaucoma, staining of the cornea with blood, optic nerve damage in kids with SS disease
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how to tx hyphema
ophtho consult | bed rest for at least 5 days
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blow out fx | what are some clinical features
orbital floor fx -orbital fat and inferior rectus muscle can be trapped --> diplopia, strabismus, enophthalmos (backward displacement of the globe)
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numbness of cheek and upper teeth may occur after ______ 2/2 infraorbital nerve injury
orbital floor fx/blow out fx
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how to tx orbital floor fx
empiric oral abx | surgical repair if diplopia persists 2-4 weeks or enophthalmos is bad
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intraocular pressure > 30 mmHg at or soon after birth
congenital glaucoma
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congenital glaucoma not only results in optic nerve injury but also ________
increased eye size b/c eye wall is much more elastic in infancy
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what causes congenital glaucoma
mostly AD inheritance | reduced outflow of aqueous humor 2/2 issues with trabecular meshwork
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tearing, photophobia, enlarged cornea, corneal clouding, dull red reflex
congenital glaucoma
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how to manage congenital glaucoma
surgery to open outflow channels is almost always required | topical or systemic meds: beta adrenergic and CA inhibitors --> may lower IOP
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retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
proliferation of vessels seen in premature infants exposed to O2
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management of ROP
early detection is essential! for little and premies, do a screening funduscopic exam!! ophtho exam every 1-2 weeks to monitor for progression minimize amount of O2 delivered tx hyaline membrane disease if severe, then do laser therapy
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causes of congenital cataracts
- majority are idiopathic - genetic syndromes: down, noonan, marfan, alport - nonsyndromic inheritance - galactosemia, DM - intrauterine infections (CMV, rubella)
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how to manage congenital cataract
early surgery within first weeks of life --> great prognosis
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retinoblastoma is a malignant tumor of the sensory retina - age of presentation - what's the etiology/pathophys - what's the inheritance
- 13-18 months - mutation or deletion of a growth suppressor gene on both alleles on the long arm of chromosome 13 - mutations may be sporadic or AR inherited
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leukocoria, strabismus, and calcification in the eye should make you think of ______
retinoblastoma
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how to dx retinoblastoma
ophthalmoscope exam | ocular US or CT to further evaluate the tumor
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how to tx retinoblastoma
- large tumors involving the macula --> removal of entire eye - smaller tumors --> external beam radiation - very small peripheral tumors --> cryotherapy or laser photocoagulation
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cure rate of retinoblastoma
90% | prognosis is good but you have to catch it!
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_______ eye turned nasally | _______ eye turned laterally
esotropia | exotropia
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pseudostrabismus
prominence of the epicanthal folds that result in the false appearance of strabismus
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what happens if you have strabismus before age 5-7 vs. after age 5-7
before age 5-7 years: amblyopia | after age 5-7 years: diplopia
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how to tx amblyopia
ocular patching glasses surgery if those 2 don't work

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