Common inflammatory visual problems

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inflammation of the bulbar and palpebral conjunctiva. May result from foreign bodies, chemicals, allergens, bacteria, or viruses. During sleep, the eye may become encrusted and matted together.

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Conjunctivitis

Question 2

inflammation of the lacrimal sac. S/S: tearing and discharge from nasolacrimal duct.

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Dacryocystitis

Question 3

is a redness, swelling, and tenderness of the hair follicle and glands that empty at the edge of the eyelids.

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Hordeolum (sty)

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inflammation of meibomian glands.

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Chalazion

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waxy white scales (seborrheic) or inflammation of hair follicles (staphylococcus)

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Blepharitis

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inflammation of the iris. May be caused by local or systemic infections and results in pain, tearing, and photophobia (sensitivity to light).

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Iritis

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“black eyes” resulting from injury.

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Contusions or hematoma

Question 8

Occur to those over 65 years of age.

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Cataracts

Question 9

It is an opacity of the lens or its capsule, which block light rays. Is frequently removed and replaced by a lens implant.

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Cataracts

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A disturbance in the circulation of aqueous fluid, which causes an increase in the intraocular
pressure.

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Glaucoma

Question 11

It is the most frequent cause of blindness in people over 40 (can be controlled if diagnosed early)

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Glaucoma

Question 12

Drooping of lids; eyelids that lie at or below the pupil margin.

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Ptosis

Question 13

usually associated with aging,
edema from drug allergy or systemic disease (e.g., kidney disease), congenital lid muscle dysfunction,
neuromuscular disease (e.g., myasthenia gravis), and third cranial nerve impairment; protrusion of
eyeballs with retracted lids seen with hyperthyroidism.

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Ptosis

Question 13

Out-turning of the eyelid;

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Eversion (ectropion)

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In-turning of the eyelid.

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Inversion (entropion)

Question 15

indicative of cataracts

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Cloudy pupils

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Enlarge pupils.

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Mydriasis (May indicate injury or glaucoma, or results from
certain drugs (e.g., atropine))

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Constricted pupils.

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Miosis (May indicate an inflammation of the iris or result from such drugs as morphine or pilocarpine)

Question 18

unequal pupils.

Answer 18

Anisocoria (May result from central nervous system disorder,
however slight variations may be normal)