CL related pathology Flashcards
what are the CL adverse events?
. ( A)IK - asymptomatic infiltrate keratitis
. SEAL - superior epithelial arcuate lesion
. CLPC - contact lens associated papillary conjunctivitis
. CLARE - contact lens acute red eye
. CLPU - contact lens peripheral ulcer
. MK - microbial keratitis
what is asymptomatic infiltrative keratitis ?
. sterile corneal infiltrates - white dots in the cornea
. inflammatory cells from limbal vessels
. in response to hypoxia , bacteria , lens deposits , allergic reaction , poor hygiene
what are the clinical signs of infiltrative keratitis ?
. eye moderately red and slightly watery
what does patient complain of in infiltrative keratitis ?
. mild foreign body sensation
. mild photophobia
what is the management of infiltrative keratitis ?
. temporary discontinuation
. most signs and symptoms resolve within 48 hours this is because bacteria doesn’t replicate
. infiltrates resolve over 2-3 weeks
. advice against Extended wear
. if reoccur , switch to daily disposable
. careful monitoring
. ocular lubricants and cold compresses for symptomatic relief
what is superior epithelial arcuate lesion caused by?
. caused by mechanical pressure due to design or material
. this happens against the superior part of the cornea below the superior eyelid
what does patient complain of when they have superior epithelial arcuate lesion?
. usually unilateral , asymmetric or mildly symptomatic
. irritation
. foreign body sensation
what is the clinical presentation of superior epithelial arcuate lesion?
. arcuate staining in the cornea that can run form 10 o’clock to 2 o’clock within 1mm from limbus
what is the current hypothesis of SEAL?
. SEAL are produced by mechanical chafing at the peripheral cornea
what is SEAL management?
. cease CL wear for 1-7 days . issue lubricants . review lens fit or material . use thinner, more flexible lens material . change back surface geometry of CL
what is contact lens associated papillary conjunctivitis ?
. conjunctival inflammation
. refers to appearance of localised swellings or papillae on tarsal conjunctiva
where are papillae mostly found?
. papillae mostly observed in upper eyelid and observed by everting the lid
what is the cause of contact lens associated papillary conjunctivitis ?
. immunological response due to hypersensitivity to lens deposits or solution or mechanical response due to lens design or modulus
where are papillae found in RGP wearers ?
. they tend to be flatter
. located towards lash margin
where are papillae in SCL wearers?
. located in upper tarasal plate
. they take more rounded form
how do papillae appear ?
. they appear as round light reflexes giving irregular specular reflection
how does tarsal conjunctiva appear in early stages of associated papillary conjunctivitis ?
. in less than grade 2
. the tarsal conjunctiva may be indistinguishable from the normal tarsal conjunctiva apart from increased redness
how do papillae appear in advanced cases?
. when there is greater than grade 2 , papillae can exceed 1mm in dimeter and take bright red or orange hue
what are other signs in contact lens associated papillary conjunctivitis greater than grade 3 ?
. conjunctival odema
. excessive mucus
. mild ptosis
. cornea may display superior infiltrates
what is the aetiology of contact lens associated papillary conjunctivitis ?
. lens induced mechanical irritation
how to manage CLPC?
. manage if grade >2
. lens wear can continue if symptoms permit
. improve lens hygiene ( cleaning and wearing time modality )
what are other treatment options for CLPC ?
. altering the lens material
. replacing lenses more frequently
. altering or eliminating the care system
. treating any associated meibomian gland dysfunction
. prescribing pharamaceutical agents
. dispensing ocular lubricants for symptomatic relief
. reducing wearing time
. suspending or ceasing lens wear
what is contact lens acute red eye?
. inflammatory response of cornea and conjunctiva subsequent to period of eye closure with CL wear
what does px complain of with contact lens acute red eye?
. itching
. pain