Conjunctivitis Flashcards
What is another term for conjunctivitis?
Pink eye
What is conjunctivitis?
It is defined as a condition in which there is inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the external layer covering the outer surface of the globe and the inner surface of the eyelids
What are the three classifications of conjunctivitis?
Viral Conjunctivitis
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
What is the most common classification of conjunctivitis?
Viral Conjunctivitis
What is viral conjunctivitis?
It is defined as conjunctivitis related to viral infection
What four causative organisms are associated with viral conjunctivitis?
Adenovirus
Herpes Virus
Enterovirus
Coxsackievirus
What is the most common causative organism of viral conjunctivitis?
Adenovirus
What is bacterial conjunctivitis?
It is defined as conjunctivitis related to bacterial infection
What five causative organisms are associated with bacterial conjunctivitis?
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus
Haemophilus
Chlamydia Trachomatis
Neisseria Gonorrhoea
What is allergic conjunctivitis?
It is defined as conjunctivitis secondary to a type I hypersensitivity reaction
What two risk factors are associated with conjunctivitis?
Direct Contamination Contact
Atopic Conditions
Is viral conjunctivitis unilateral or bilateral?
Bilateral
What are the four clinical features of viral conjunctivitis?
Eye Erythema
Serous Eye Discharge
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Features
Preauricular Lymphadenopathy
Is bacterial conjunctivitis unilateral or bilateral?
Unilateral
What are the two clinical features of bacterial conjunctivitis?
Eye Erythema
Sticky Purulent Eye Discharge
When do clincial features of bacterial conjunctivitis tend to be worse?
Mornings
Is allergic conjunctivitis unilateral or bilateral?
Bilateral
What are the five clinical features of allergic conjunctivitis?
Eye Erythema
Serous Eye Discharge
Eye Itching
Eyelid Papillae
Chemosis
What is papillae?
It is defined as a cobblestone appearance of the eyelid
What is chemosis?
It is defined as conjunctival swelling
When do clincial features of allergic conjunctivitis tend to present?
There tends to be seasonal variation
What is the conservative management option of viral/bacterial conjunctivitis?
It involves advising individuals that viral conjunctivitis is a self-limiting disease which should resolve within 1 – 2 weeks
In addition, we advise individuals on good hygiene in order to avoid spreading, such avoiding sharing towels, avoiding rubbing eyes, washing hands regularly and avoiding contact lens use
What is the pharmacological management option of bacterial conjunctivitis?
Topical Antibiotics
When are topical antibiotics used to manage bacterial conjunctivitis?
It is recommended in cases of severe/atypical bacterial conjunctivitis
