conjunctivitis Flashcards

1
Q

what

A

inflammation of conjunctiva

bacterial, viral, allergic

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2
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conjunctiva

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thin layer of tissue that covers inside eyelids and sclera of eye

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3
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features

A
unilateral or bilateral
red eyes
bloodshot 
itchy 
discharge - purulent (bacterial), clear (viral) 

no pain, photophobia, vision changes

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4
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DIfferentials - painless red eye

A

conjunctivitis
episcleritis
subconjunctival haemorrhage

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5
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differentials - painful red eye

A
glaucoma 
anterior uveitis 
keratinitis
sceritis
corneal abrasions/ulcers
trauma
foreign body
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6
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Mx

A

usually resolves w/o treatment

<1mo = urgent ophthalmology review

allergic - antihistamines, mast-cell stabilisers

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7
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neonatal conjuncitivitis

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<1mo

need urgent ophthalmology review - can be assoc with gonococcal infection and cause sight loss

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