Conjunctival & Lacrimal Diseases

Question 1

How does the appearance of Palpebral conj. differ from Bulbar conj.?

Answer 1

Palpebral conju.=thicker, pinker Bulbar conj.= thin, translucent

Question 2

What is the commensal microflora of the conjunctiva?

Answer 2

Gram + Cocci

Question 3

C/s of conjunctivitis?

Answer 3

Hyperemia Chemosis Serous-mucopurulent d/c Prominent lymphoid follicles Blepharospasm(PAIN!) Pruritus

Question 4

Although they are uncommon, what is the main type of conjunctival neoplasia in dogs?

Answer 4

MCT-benign

Question 5

How does conjunctivits in the dog differ from the cat?

Answer 5

Dog -Most common=Secondary -Associated with: Systemic & Ocular diseases Cat -Most common=Primary -Associated with: Feline herpesvirus, Chlamydophila, Calici virus, or Mycoplasma

Question 6

Which of the 4 immune mediated conjuntival disorders of dogs is- Seen mostly in: Young, Large breed Causes: Enlarged follicles/blisters Treatment: Topical abx & anti-inflammatories A. Lymphoreticular conjunctivitis B. Ligneous or Membranous C. Plasmoma D. Nodular granulomatous episcleritis

Answer 6

A. Lymphoreticular conjunctivitis

Question 7

Which of the 4 immune mediated conjuntival disorders of dogs is- Seen mostly in: Dobies & Goldens Causes: Thicken proliferative conjunctiva, +/- systemic dz Treatment: Difficult A. Lymphoreticular conjunctivitis B. Ligneous or Membranous C. Plasmoma D. Nodular granulomatous episcleritis

Answer 7

B. Ligeneous or Membranous