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Disorders of the Conjunctiva: Viral & Allergic Flashcards

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what is the most common organism to cause viral conjunctivitis

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adenovirus

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what viral conditions can cause viral conjunctivitis

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  • HSV, molluscum contagiosum
  • mumps, measles
  • flu
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how does HSV & molluscum contagiosum cause viral conjunctivitis

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secondary conjunctivitis from viral shedding

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what type of viral conjunctivitis is the most common form caused by different serotypes

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nonspecific acute follicular conjunctivitis

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which type of viral conjunctivitis is usually accompanied by other symptoms of common cold

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nonspecific acute follicular conjunctivitis

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which type of viral conjunctivitis has relatively mild ocular symptoms

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nonspecific acute follicular conjunctivitis

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which organism causes pharyngoconjunctival fever

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adenovirus

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how is pharyngoconjunctival fever spread

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by droplets within families with upper respiratory infection

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in pharyngoconjunctival fever what presents along with conjunctivitis

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prominent sore throat & petechial hemorrhages

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epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is caused by what organism & which serotypes

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adenovirus 8, 19, 37

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which viral conjunctivitis has the most severe ocular response to the virus

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epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC)

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in epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, conjunctivis is commonly present along with

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keratitis

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in EKC, when is the infection very contagious

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10-12 days from symptom onset while eyes are still red

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in EKC, what forms at 7-14 days

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subepithelial infiltrates & SPK

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this signs are indicative of which viral conjunctivitis progression:

  • pseudomembranes
  • petechial hemorrhages
  • significant palpebral & bulbar conjunctival injection
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epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC)

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what is key for viral conjunctivitis

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good hygiene

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how do you treat the subepithelial infiltrates in EKC & give some examples

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topical steroids:

  • PredForte
  • Durezol QID q2h if severe
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what is used off-label to manage EKC

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betadine protocol

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what does betadine protocol do for EKC

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shortens duration of virus replication & decrease severity of ocular sequelae

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what is in Betadine protocol & what classification of medication is it

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povidine iodine 5% (antiseptic)

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what are the 3 instillations in Betadine protocol in order & what it does

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1) instill 1 gtt proparacaine (topical anesthetic)
2) instill 1-2 gtt NSAID (for additional pain relief)
3) instill several gtts Betadine 5% solution

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after 1 minute of instilling drops in Betadine protocol, what do you do

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irrigate thoroughly with sterile saline solution

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in EKC, if subepithelial infiltrates are present, what do you prescribe

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topical steroid QID-6x/day

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which type of viral conjunctivitis usually occurs in tropical areas

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hemorrhagic conjunctivitis

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what organisms frequently cause hemorrhagic conjunctivitis
enterovirus & coxsackle virus
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these signs are indicative of which type of conjunctivitis: - eyelid edema - lymphadenopathy - palpebral conjunctival hyperemia & follicles - conjunctival hemorrhages & pseudomembrane formation if severe inflammation - SPK - subepithelial infiltrates - conjunctival chemosis - conjunctival injection
viral conjunctivitis
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what is the prominent symptom in viral conjunctivitis
tearing (serous & some mucoid)
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how do you manage viral conjunctivitis
- palliative care - good hygiene - self-resolving in 2-3 weeks
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allergic conjunctivitis is what type of hypersensitivity reaction
type I
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which immunoglobulin is immediately release when triggered by an environmental allergen
IgE
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these signs are indicative of which type of conjunctivitis: - conjunctival chemosis & hyperemia - conjunctival papillae: tissue inflammation with eosinophils - eyelid edema - serous discharge
allergic conjunctivitis
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which signs predominate in allergic conjunctivitis
conjunctival chemosis & serous discharge
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what are the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis, and which one predominates
itching (predominates), burning, tearing
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which type of allergic conjunctivitis has severe itching, chemosis, tearing, lid edema & hyperemia
acute allergic conjunctivitis
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which type of allergic conjunctivitis has an immediate onset after exposure to an environmental allergen
acute allergic conjunctivitis
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when is acute allergic conjunctivitis resolved
within 24 hours of removal of antigen
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what type of allergic conjunctivitis is more chronic & milder than acute allergic conjunctivitis
seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
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seasonal allergic conjunctivitis is usually associated with
pollen, weeds & grass
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which type of allergic conjunctivitis is chronic
perennial allergic conjunctivitis
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perennial allergic conjunctivitis is associated with
allergens that usually can't be avoided within a home (ie, dust, mites, mold)
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what causes the immediate release of histamine
mast cell degranulation
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itching & burning in allergic conjunctivitis occurs with what mechanism of action
H1 binds to nerve endings
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vasodilation (hyperemia), increased vascular permeability, edema (chemosis) in allergic conjunctivitis occur with what mechanism of action
H2 binds to vessel walls
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what drug has a delayed response & is given before an allergy starts
mast cell stabilizers
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which type of allergic conjunctivitis can you use mast cell stabilizers to treat
seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
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what drug has an immediate response and is given in acute allergic response
antihistamines
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for severe symptoms in allergic conjunctivitis, what do you treat it with
topical steroids
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when would you use oral antihistamines with allergic conjunctivitis
if accompanied by allergic rhinitis
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what class of drugs are these & what do they treat: - Alocril (nedocromil) - Alomide (lodoxamide) - Crolom (generic comolyn sodium) which one is fast-acting
mast cell stabilizers → treat allergic conjunctivitis Alocril is fast acting
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what class of drugs are these & what do they treat: - Optivar (generic azelastine) - Patanol (olopatadine 0.1%) - Pataday (olopatadine 0.2%) - Pazeo (olopatadine 0.7%) - Bepreve (betastine) - Elestat (epinastine) - Lastacaft (alcaftadine) - Alaway, Zatidor (OTC ketotifen) which ones are QD (vs. BID)
mast cell stabilizer + antihistamine combos → treat allergic conjunctivitis Pataday, Pazeo, Alcaftadine
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what conjunctivitis is a recurrent bilateral allergic disorder that is a IgE & cell-mediated immune reaction
vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)
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what type of hypersensitivity is vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)
type I
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is VKC more frequent in males or females
males
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when is the onset & remission of VKC
onset at age 5 & remission in late teens (95% of pts)
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what kind of climate is VKC common in & where is it rare
warm & dry | rare in temperate regions
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when VKC present in temperate regions, what is it usually associated with
atopic conditions such as asthma or eczema
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these symptoms are indicative of which type of allergic conjunctivitis: - intense itching - burning - thick, ropy mucoid discharge - blepharospasm - photophobia which symptom is the biggest symptom
VKC → intense itching is biggest symptom
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these signs are indicative of what type of allergic conjunctivitis: - superior tarsal papillae ("cobblestone") - eyelid edema - ropy mucus deposition between giant papillae - shield ulcer - Horner-Trantas dots - epithelial erosions which sign is characteristic
VKC → superior tarsal papillae ("cobblestone") is characteristic sign
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what is an inflammatory cell plaque at the base of an epithelial defect
shield ulcer
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what is a gelatinous limbal conjunctival papillae (accumulation of eosinophils)
Horner-Trantas dots
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in VKC, what causes epithelial erosions
toxicity to inflammatory mediators & mechanical injury from giant papillae
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VKC with micropapillae & no corneal changes is considered mild, moderate, or severe & how would you treat it
mild - mast cell stabilizers - antihistamines - cool compresses - artificial tears
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VKC with macropapillae, mucus accumulation & corneal vascularization is considered mild, moderate, or severe & how do you treat it
moderate → topical steroids (pulse therapy) | - Durezol QID
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VKC with macropapillae, macroerosion, shield ulcer, persistent severe inflammation is mild, moderate, or severe & how do you treat it
severe → pulse therapy or immunomodulators when steroids aren't working
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what type of allergic conjunctivitis is a rare bilateral disease that develops in adulthood
atopic keratoconjunctivitis
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atopic keratoconjunctivitis follows a long history of what & what is commonly found in these patients
follows long history of atopic dermatitis (eczema) | asthma is commonly found in these patients
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which type of allergic conjunctivitis is chronic & unremitting (perennial) that is usually worse in winter & has low expectation of resolution
atopic keratoconjunctivitis
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what type of allergic conjunctivitis is a genetic predisposition combined with antigen sensitization
atopic keratoconjunctivitis
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what type(s) of hypersensitivity is atopic keratoconjunctivitis
type I & IV
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symptoms of atopic keratoconjunctivitis
are similar to VKC, but more severe & unremitting
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these signs are associated with what type of allergic conjunctivitis: - erythema - dryness - scaliness - thickening of eyelid - disruption of epidermal integrity: fissuring, scratches
atopic keratoconjunctivitis
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these ocular findings are indicative of which type of allergic conjunctivitis: - chronic staphylococcal blepharitis - madarosis - keratinization of eyelids - conjunctival papillae (inferior palpebral > superior palpebral) - SPK → persistent epithelial defects - peripheral corneal vascularization & stromal scar formation - predisposition to bacterial, fungal & HSV keratitis - keratoconus in some patients - anterior/posterior subcapsular cataracts
atopic keratoconjunctivitis
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what class of medication can you use to treat atopic keratoconjunctivitis & give some examples
topical immunosuppressants → Restasis, Tacrolimus

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