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Disorders Of Conjunctiva & Disorders Of The Lacrimal Drainage System Flashcards

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Signs and symptoms of conjunctival disease

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Ocular discomfort
Burning sensation
Pain
Itching
Exudation
Hyperemia

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2 types of bacterial conjunctival infections

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Simple bacterial conjunctivitis
Gonococcal keratoconjunctivitis

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3 types of viral conjunctival infections

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Adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis
Molluscum Contagiosum conjunctivitis
Herpes Simplex conjunctivitis

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3 types of chlamydial conjunctival infections

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Adult chlamydial keratoconjunctivitis
Neonatal Chlamydial conjunctivitis
Trachoma

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3 causative agents of simple bacterial conjunctivitis

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Staphylococcus epidermidis
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Common
Self limiting

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Simple bacterial conjunctivitis

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Crusted eyelids and conjunctival injection
Subacute onset of mucropurulent discharge

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Simple bacterial conjunctivitis

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Treatment for simple bacterial conjunctivitis

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Broad spectrum topical antibiotics (chloramphenicols)

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A sexually transmitted infection of epithelium and commonly manifests as cervicitis, urtheritis, and conjunctivitis

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Gonorrhea

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Causative agent of gonorrhea

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Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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Treatment for gonorrhea

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Antibiotics

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Acute profuse purulent discharge
Hyperaemia
Chemosis

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Gonococcal keratoconjunctivitis

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Corneal ulceration
Perforation
Endophthalmitis if severe

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Gonococcal Keratoconjunctivitis

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Signs of gonococcal keratoconjunctivitis

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Acute
Profuse
Purulent discharge
Hyperaemia
Chemosis

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Treatment for gonococcal keratoconjunctivitis

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Topical gentamicin
Intravenous cefoxitin

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Adenovirus types 3 and 7

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Pharyngoconjunctival fever

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Adenovirus type 8 and 19

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Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis

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Pharyngoconjunctival fever

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Adenovirus type 3 and 7
Affects children
Upper respiratory tract infection
Keratitis 30%

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Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis

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Adenovirus type 8 and 19
Very contagious
No systemic symptoms
Keratitis in 80%

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Signs of viral conjunctivitis

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Usually bilateral
Acute watery discharge and follicles
Subconjunctival haemorrhages and pseudomembranes

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Treatment for viral conjunctivitis

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Symptomatic

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Usually bilateral
Acute watery discharge and follicles
Subconjunctival haemorrhages

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Viral conjunctivitis

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Signs of keratitis

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Transient- focal, epithelial keratitis
May persist for months- focal, subepithelial keratitis

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Treatment for keratitis

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Topical steroids

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Topical steroids

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Keratitis

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Antibiotic

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Gonorrhea

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Broad spectrum topical antibiotics

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Simple bacterial conjunctivitis

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Infection caused by poxvirus

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Molluscum contagiosum

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Waxy umbilicated eyelid nodule
Ipsilatetal chronic mucoid discharge

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Molluscum Contagiosum conjunctivitis

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Unilateral eyelid vesicles
Acute follicular conjunctivitis

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Herpes simplex conjunctivitis

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Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum

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Destruction of eyelid lesion

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Destruction of eyelid lesion

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Molluscum Contagiosum conjunctivitis

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Treatment for herpes simplex conjunctivitis

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Topical antivirals to prevent keratitis

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34
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Topical antivirals to prevent keratitis

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Herpes simplex conjunctivitis

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35
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2 types of herpes simplex

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Type 1 and type 2 herpes simplex virus

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Type 1 herpes simplex virus

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Waistline and above

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Type 2 herpes simplex virus

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waistline and below

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38
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Risk factors of HSV-2

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Having multiple sex partners
Having sex at young age
Being female
Having STI
Having weakened immune system

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Simply known as chlamydia

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Chlamydia infection

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40
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Chlamydia infection is caused by the bacterium

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Chlamydia Trachomatis

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41
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Chlamydia symptoms in men

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Discharge from penis
Burning with urination
Pain
Swelling

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Chlamydia symptoms in women

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Pelvic inflammatory disease
Future infertility
Ectopic pregnancy

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Treatment for chlamydia infection

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Azithromycin or doxycycline
Erythromycin

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44
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Infection with chlamydia trachomatis stereotypes D to K
Contaminant genital infection is common

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Adult chlamydial keratoconjunctivitis

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45
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Subacute mucopurulent follicular conjunctivitis
Variable peripheral keratits

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Adult chlamydial keratoconjunctivitis

46
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Treatment for adult chlamydial keratoconjunctivitis

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Topical tetracycline or oral tetracycline
Erythromycin

47
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Present between 5-19 days after birth

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neonatal chlamydial conjunctivitis

48
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May be associated with otits, rhinitis, and pneumonitis

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Neonatal chamydial conjunctivitis

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Treatment for neonatal chlamydial conjunctivitis

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Topical tetracycline and oral erythromycin

50
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Infection with serotypes A, B, Ba, C of chlamydia trachomatis

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Fly is a major vector in infection-reinforcement cycle

52
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Is the leading cause of preventable irreversible blindness in the world

53
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Is related to poverty, overcrowding, and poor hygiene

54
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Progression of trachoma

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Acute follicular conjunctivitis
Conjunctival scarring (arlt line)
Herbert pits
Pannus formation
Trichiasis
Cicatricial entropion

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Treatment for trachoma

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Systemic Azithromycin

56
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Other term for neonatal conjunctivitis

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Ophthalmia neonatorum

57
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Conjunctival inflammation developing within the first month of life

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Neonatal Conjunctivitis

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Most common infection of any kind in neonates occuring in up to 10%

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Neonatal Conjunctivitis

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It is identified as a specific entity distinct from conjunctivitis in older infants because of its potentially serious nature (both ocular and systemic complications) and because it is often the result of infection transmitted from mother to infant during delivery

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Neonatal Conjunctivitis

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Causes of neonatal conjunctivitis

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Chlamydial trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoea
Herpes simplex

61
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Used as prophylaxis against infection, cause conjunctival irritation

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Topical preparations

62
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Despite poor neonatal tear production, a persistently mildly watery eye with recurrent mild bacterial conjunctivitis may be secondary to an as yet uncanalized tear duct

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Congenital nasolacrimal obstruction

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A common condition caused by an acute conjunctival reaction to an environmental allergen, usually pollen

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Acute allergic conjunctivitis

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Typically seen in younger children after playing outside in spring or summer

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Acute allergic conjunctivitis

65
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Acute itching and water are common, but the hallmark is ___

66
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Treatment for acute allergic conjunctivitis

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Treatment is not usually required

67
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a recurrent bilateral disorder in which both IgE and cell mediated immune mechanism play important roles

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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis

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It primarily affects boys and onset is generally from about the age 5 years onwards

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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis

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Relatively common in warm dry climates such as the Mediterranean, Sub-saharan Africa and the middle east

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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis

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Over 90% of patients have other atopic conditions such as asthma and eczema and two-thirds have family history of atopy

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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis

71
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It often occurs on a seasonal basis

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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis

72
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Can occur due to a variety of mechanical stimuli of the tarsal conjunctiva

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Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis

73
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Most frequently encountered with contact lens wear, when it is termed ____

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Contact lens-associated papillary conjunctivitis

74
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The risk is increased by the build up of proteinaceous deposits and cellular debris on the contact lens surface

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Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis

75
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Ocular prosthesis, exposed sutures and scleral buckles, corneal surface irregularity and filtering blebs can be responsible

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Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis

76
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Is an innocuous but extremely common asymptomatic degeneration of the conjunctival stroma

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Pinguecula

77
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a yellow-white mound is seen on the bulbar conjunctiva adjacent to the limbus

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Pinguecula

78
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Is is more frequently located at the nasal than the temporal limbus, but its frequently present at both

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Pinguecula

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Cause is believed to be actinic damage

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Pinguecula

80
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is a triangular fibrovascular sub epithelial ingrowth of degenerative bulbar conjunctival tissue over the limbus onto the cornea

81
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Typically develops in patients who have been living in hot climates

82
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Historically similar to a pinguecula and shows elastotic degenerative changes in vascularised sub epithelial stromal collagen

83
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Enrouch onto the cornea invading the Bowman’s layer

84
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Parts of the Lacrimal Drainage System

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Puncta
Vertical canaliculi (2mm)
Horizontal canaliculi (8mm)
Lacrimal sac (10mm)
Nasolacrimal duct (12mm)

85
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Causes of excessive watering

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Lacrimation
Epiphora
Lacrimal pump failure

86
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Caused by reflex over-productuon of tears from stimulation of CNV by irritation of the cornea or conjunctiva

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Lacrimation

87
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Caused by mechanical obstruction of tear drainage

88
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Due to lower lid laxity or weakness of the orbicularis muscles

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Lacrimal pump failure

89
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Evaluation of watering eye

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External examination
Eyelids- malposition
Dynamics of eyelid closure
Puncta- malposition, stenosis, obstruction
Lacrimal sac
Marginal tear strip
Fluorescein disappearance test -2mins

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Infections of lacrimal passages

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Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction
Congenital Dacryocele
Chronic canaliculitis
Dacryocystitis

91
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Caused by delayed canalization near valve of Hasner

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Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction

92
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On pressure reflux of purulent material from punctum

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Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction

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Signs of Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction

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Epiphora
Matting of eyelashes
Infrequently acute dacryocystisis

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Treatment for Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction

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Massage of nasolacrimal duct and antibiotic drops 4 times daily
Improvement by age 12 months in 95% of cases
If no improvement- probe at 12-18 months
Results- 90% cure by first probing and 6% by second

95
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Distension of lacrimal sac by trapped amniotic fluid (amniontocele) caused by imperforate valve of Hasner

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Congenital Dacryocele

96
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Bluish cystic swelling at or below medial canthus

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Congenital Dacryocele

97
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May become secondarily infected

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Congenital Dacryocele

98
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is pulsatile swelling above medial canthal tendon

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Encephalocele

99
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Treatment for Congenital Dacryocele

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Initially massage
Probing if massage fails

100
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Frequent caused by Actinomyces

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Chronic canaliculitis

101
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Unilateral epiphora and chronic mucropurulent discharge

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Chronic canaliculitis

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Signs of Chronic canaliculitis

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Oedena of canaliculus and pouting punctum
Expressed concretions consisting of sulphur granules

103
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Treatment for Chronic canaliculitis

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Simple curettage or canaliculotomy

104
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Infection of the lacrimal sac usually secondary to obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct. It may be acute and chronic and is most commonly staphylococcal or streptococcal

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Dacryocystitis

105
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2 types of Dacryocystitis

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Acute Dacryocystitis
Chronic Dacryocystitis

106
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Usually secondary to nasolacrimal duct obstruction

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Acute Dacryocystitis

107
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Signs of acute Dacryocystitis

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Tender canthal swelling
Mild preseptal cellulitis

108
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Treatment for acute Dacryocystitis

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Systemic antibiotics and warm compresses
DCR after acute infection is controlled

109
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Epiphora and chronic or recurrent unilatetal conjunctivitis

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Chronic Dacryocystitis

110
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Signs of chronic Dacryocystitis

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Painless swelling at inner canthus
Expressed mucropurulent material

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Treatment for chronic Dacryocystitis

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Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

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