Corneal Abrasion Flashcards
1
Q
what are the main causes for corneal abrasion
A
trauma: foreign object, rubbing eye with debris, chemical injury or direct injury
contact lenses
2
Q
presentation of corneal abrasion
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Painful red eye
Foreign body sensation
Watering eye
Blurring vision
Photophobia
3
Q
what infection is contact lens wear associated with
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pseudomonas
4
Q
how is corneal abrasion diagnosed
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fluoresceine stain
orange dye adheres to de-epilethiased areas
5
Q
complications of corneal abrasion
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infection
corneal ulcer
risk of recurrence
6
Q
initial management of corneal abrasion
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refer to ophthalmology same day
ABX eye drops
NSAIDs
cyclopentolate (reduce pain)
7
Q
how can mild cases of corneal abrasion be managed
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simple analgesia
lubricating eye drops
?ABX drops
follow up in 24 hours
should resolve in 2-3 days
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