Conjunctiva (M1) Flashcards
What are the different types of glands in the conj?
- serous
- musous
- sebaceous
- sweat
How many layers is the conjunctival epithelium?
five
What is the stroma of the conjunctiva also called?
chorion
What is edema with severe inflammation called?
chemosis
What is the difference between pseudomembranes and membranes?
membranes have bleeding and are made of inflammatory cells, mucous and protein exudates
What is the gram positive organism that is on the normal ocular surface flora?
Staphylococcus epidermidis
What are the transient organisms that are on the normal ocular surface flora?
- Strep. pneumoniae
- Haemophilus species
- Moraxella
- Staphylococcus aureus
Which antibiotic cannot be given to children under 8, pregnant women, or women on BC?
tetracycline
What is caused by the death of limbal stem cells and eventually can lead to a opaque cornea?
Herbert pits
What shows a positive result in 10 minutes for the adenovirus by checking the eye?
Rapid Pathogen Screening (RPS) Adeno Detector