Disorders of the Lashes Flashcards

1
Q

an acquired misdirection of the eyelashes

A

TRICHIASIS

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2
Q

method used for treating trichiasis is usually dictated by what?

A

PATTERN of the misdirected lashes and QUALITY of the posterior lamella of the involved eyelid.

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3
Q

3 Complications of Trichiasis

Mnemonic: PIC

A

Pannus (growth of fine blood vessels onto the clear corneal surface)

Inferior punctate epitheliopathy

Corneal Ulceration

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4
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4 Treatment of Trichiasis

Mnemonics: CASM

A
  1. Mechanical epilation
  2. Standard electrolysis or radiofrequency ablation
  3. Cryotherapy
  4. Argon laser treatment of trichiasis
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5
Q

removing misdirected lashes with forceps at the slit lamp

A

MECHANICAL EPILATION

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6
Q

eyelash regrowth with mechanical epilation can be expected how many weeks post epilation?

A

3-8weeks

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7
Q

used for definitive treatment of trichiasis

A

Radiofrequency Ablation

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8
Q

insulated needle

A

Radiofrequency ablation

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9
Q

recurrence rate is high

A

Radiofreq Ablation

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10
Q

2 complications of Radiofrequency ablation

A

ADJACENT normal lashes may be damaged and

scarring of the ADJACENT eyelid margin tissue can worsen the problem

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11
Q

requires only local infiltrative anesthesia

A

cryotherapy

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12
Q

double freeze-thaw technique

A

cryotherapy

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13
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4 Disadvantages of Cryotherapy

PLEN

A

Possible interference with goblet cell function (decrease mucin production in tear film)

Loss of skin pigmentation

Edema lasting several days

Notching of the eyelid margin

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14
Q

technique thats sensitive to hair color

A

Argon Laser Treatment

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15
Q

treatment useful when ONLY A FEW SCATTERED eyelashes require ablation

A

Argon Laser Treatment

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16
Q

extra row of eyelashes present in place of the orifices of the meibomian gland

A

DISTICHIASIS

17
Q

non invasive management of distichiasis

A

lubricants and soft contact lenses

18
Q

surgical management of distichiasis

mnemonic: CEE

A

Cryoepilation
Electrolysis
Eyelid splitting with removal of the follicles

19
Q

lashes growing from ABNORMAL POSITION or aberrant lashes arising from meibomian gland orifices

A

metaplastic lashes

20
Q

caused by ciatrizing conjunctivitis (ocular pemphigod, Stevens Johnson,, Chemical Burns

A

Metaplastic

21
Q

2 other term for Phthiriasis palpebrum

A

phthiriasis ciliaris and ciliary phthiriasis

22
Q

ECTOPARASITOSIS of the eyelashes due to an infestation with PTHIRUS PUBIS

A

phthiriasis palpebrum

23
Q

also known as pubic louse or crab louse

A

phthirus pubis

24
Q

Signs and Symptoms of Phthiriasis Palpebrum

A

Pain, Gritty and Burning Sensation and Pruritus of the eyelids (itchy eyes)

25
Q

MAIN SYMPTOM of Phthiriasis palpebrum

A

PRUPRITUS OF THE EYeLIDS

26
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Treatment of Pthiriasis Palpebrum

A

a) Mechanical removal with forceps
b) Trimming or plucking of eye lashes
c) Traumatic amputation
d) Cryotherapy
e) Argon laser photocoagulation
f) Manual removal of nits after treatment
g) Family members, sexual contacts, and close companions should be examined

27
Q

a condition that causes people to lose the hair from their eyelashes or eyebrows

A

MADAROSIS

28
Q

2 types of madarosis

A

Non- scarring and Scarring

29
Q

Internal hair structures remain, so the hair loss may be reversible

A

non scarring

30
Q

more damage, and the hair loss in the eyebrows or eyelashes may be permanent.

A

Scarring

31
Q

condition that causes a white patch or patches to appear in a person’s hair

A

Poliosis

32
Q

A person can develop poliosis because of genetic conditions, such as:

A

tuberous sclerosis
piebaldism
Waardenburg syndrome

33
Q

(True or False) People can also develop poliosis due to the use of certain medications

A

TRUE

34
Q

Side effect of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease (VKH)

A

Poliosis