Conjunctival disorders Flashcards
1
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Bacterial conjunctivitis- Eti
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- Staph, including MRSA, S. pneumonia
- Gonococcal & chlamydial
2
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Bacterial conjunctivitis- Sx
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- Copious purulent discharge
- No blurring vision
- Mild discomfort
3
Q
Bacterial conjunctivitis- Tx
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- Self limited: 10-14 days untx
- Sulfa topical 2-3 dats
4
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Viral conjunctivitis- Eti
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- Adeonvirus
- Easily spread
- Follows URI
- If unilateral with vesicles than HSV
5
Q
Viral conjunctivitis- Sx
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- Copious watery discharge
- Foreign body sensation
- Follicular conjunctivitis
6
Q
Viral conjunctivitis- Tx
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- Compress
- Tx HSV with acyclovir
7
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Gonococci conjunctivitis- Eti
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- Contact with infected genital secretions
- Ophthal emergency
8
Q
Gonococci conjunctivitis- Sx
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- Copious purulent discharge
9
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Gonococci conjunctivitis- Dx
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Culture
10
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Gonococci conjunctivitis- Tx
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Ceftriaxone
11
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Allergic eye disease- Eti
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- Benign, seasonal or exposure based conjunctivitis
- Occurs in late childhood/ early adulthood
12
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Allergic eye disease- Sx
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- Itching, tearing, redness
- Stringy discharge
- Photophobia, visual loss
13
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Allergic eye disease- Tx
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- Topical mast cell stabilizers
- Topical antihistamines
14
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Vernal conjuntivitis- Eti
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- Manifestation of allergic eye disease
- Late childhood/ early adult hood
- Seasonal, predilection for spring
15
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Vernal conjuntivitis- Sx
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- Large cobblestone papillae on tarsal conjunctiva
- Lymph follicles at limbus
