EENT Flashcards
subconjunctival hemorrhage
red around the eye, benign
uveitis
inflammatory autoimmune - use steroids to treat
when to never use steroids in the eye
HSV infection- causes blindness
symptoms of glaucoma
orbital swelling, corneal clouding, decreased vision, fixed/dilated pupil
blepharitis
eyelid infection or inflammation
dacrocystitis
lacrimal sac inflammation
keratitis
cornea inflammation
cellulitis
inflammation of the skin to the subdermal tissues
symptoms of conjuctivitis
tearing, burning, erythema, discharge, crusting
what should be on the differential for possible conjunctivitis if blurry vision is present
uveitis, scleritis, glaucoma
most common cause of viral conjunctivitis
adenovirus (but consider HSV, HZV, and EBV)
is MORNING crusting more common with viral or bacterial conjunctivitis
viral
most common corneal infection in the US
HSV keratitis
what cranial nerve is affected with HSV keratitis
CN 5
what drugs treat HSV keratitis
acyclovir and valacyclovir
what indicates eye involvement in an HZV reactivation
lesion at the tip of the nose- Hutchinson sign
what cranial nerve is affected with chorioretinitis
CN 2
most common causes of chorioretinitis
CMV and toxoplasmosis
characteristic sign of chorioretinitis on exam
flame hemorrhages and patches
which STIs cause bacterial conjunctivitis- need referral
N. ghonorrhea, Chlamydia trachomatis
most common bacteria that cause bacterial conjunctivits
S. pneumo, S. aureus, M. catarrhalis, H. influ.
is bacterial conjunctivitis most commonly unilateral or bilateral
unilateral initially, spreads to second eye within 24-48 hours
when does bacterial conjunctivitis present with photophobia?
chlamydia
what is the treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis
topical antibiotics- TMP/polymixin B drops and erythromycin ointment
when is a stat opthamology referral required for bacterial conjunctivitis?
If suspected gonorrhea or chlamydia
what treatment should be given for chlamydia or gonorrhea resulting in bacterial conjuctivitis?
ceftriaxone AND azithromycin
common causes of orbital cellulitis
staph, strep, H. flu, anaerobes, and pseudomonas.In diabetics, often fungal- mucor or aspergillus
symptoms of orbital cellulitis
proptosis, opthalmoplegia, edema, erythema, headache, and fever
preseptal cellulitis
anterior to orbital septum, usually associated with trauma, no proptosis
Define Dacryoadenitis
Inflammation of the lacrimal gland.
Dacryoadenitis - DX
acute - unilateral,swollen lid and lacrimal system, severe pain and pressure in the supratemporal area of the orbit. no vision changes presents in hours to days
chronic - more common form. Can Presentbilaterally with painless enlargement of the lacrimal gland. no vision changes Note: infectious causes are rare, but when they occur, bacterial gram +ve
Dacryoadenitis - Treatment and Management
Viral (MC) - self-limiting, supportive measures (warm compress, NSAIDS)Bacterial - initiate with 1st gen cephalosporins (Keflex) until culturefungal or protozoan - treat accordinglyinflammatory - steroids and investigate for systemtic etiology
Dacryoadenitis - DDX
- dacrocystitis
- viral conjunctivitis
- bacterial conjunctivitis
Dacrocystitis - Definition
lacrimal sac is inflammation of the lacrimal sac. Usually accompanied by blockage of the lacrimal duct
Dacrocystitis - Dx
Diagnosis is based on clinical presentation
Dacrocystitis - Treatment
- Distended and erythematous with discharge and tenderness: I&D Non-tender without discharge:
- massage in infants
- irrigation in adults
- midly tender with discharge: warm compresses and antibiotics (depends on culture), but first line is Augmentin
Dacrocystitis - Clinical Presentation
- lacrimal sac is frequently blocked, with tears draining out of eye
- palpable and visible mass over lacrimal sac, which is located just inferior to the medial canthus
- in acute, sometimes with erythema, tenderness and discharge (indicative of infection as complication)
- can be chronic, then manage surgically by opening blocked duct
- can also be congenital
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)Definition
- Autoimmune disorder often, but not always in hyperthyroid patients
- e.g., Hashimotos thyroiditis
- leads to characteristic changes in the eye
TED - Epidemiology
- Women more likely than men
But, men more likely to develop SEVERE TED - Smoking linked to TED and progression (dose-response dependent based on cigarette #)
- RAI (treatment for thyroid) may worsen TED
TED - Management and Prevention(Get Euthyroid first)
- Mild -
- Most cases and mild and will improve spontaneously
- 74% in study needed no Rx or supportive therapy only
- artificial tears
- establish euthyroid status
- selenium - slowed progression
2. Moderate/Severe - - IV methylprednisolone pulse, PO steriods later with taper (effective, but hard to do outside Europe)
- orbital radiation
- Rituximab (Mab) - Note that this treatment is still experimental. can have bad side effects like serum sickness and infusion reaction. Also $$ Surgical -
- Emergent - immediate decompression when CON unresponsive to IV steriods or severe proptosis with exposure Elective - delay until pt. is euthyroid and stable for 6-9 months Sequenced approach:
- decompression
- extraocular muscle surgery
- lid retraction surgery
- dermatochalasis (fat protrusion)
What is the common name for Keratoconjunctivities Sicca?
Dry Eye
Dry Eye (KS) - Epidemiology
- very common (5-30%)
- Elderly
- Female
Dry Eye (KS) - Treatment/Management
Non-pharmacologic
- blink more often
- avoid ac/heating
- use humidifier (esp. at night)
- moisture chamber glasses/goggles
- Artificial Tears - Mainstay (OTC)
- Restasis (topical cyclosporine) - prescription with immunosuppressive char. Must fail OTC artificial tears. Doesn’t work for everyone and really expensive (donut hole)
Dry Eye - Diagnosis and Tests
- tear break-up time (E)
- Schirmer’s tear test - (LP)
- corneal sensation (LP) - low sensitivity
- tear hyperosmolarity (non-specific)
- ocular surface inflammatio (non-specific) Questionnaires (non-specific)
- ocular surface disease index (OSDI)
- impact of dry eye on everyday life (IDEEL)
- Salisbury eye evaluation questionnaire (SEE)
(E) = evaporative(LP) = low production
Dry Eye - Clinical PresentationSymptomsSigns
Symptoms:
- irritation
- feeling of grittiness or sand
- redness
- photophobia
- burning
- blurry vision
- Signs:
- conjunctival injection
- loss of luster
- mebomian gland dysfunction
- punctate epithelial lesions
- neovascularization
- corneal scarring
Dry Eye - Decreased Tear ProductionPathophysiology
- Sjogren Syndrome - autoimmune disease that cuases decreased fluid secretion
- Age-related duct obstruction
- infiltrative disease (attacks lacrimal gland) - sarcoidosis, lymphoma, graft-vs-host
- contact lens use (reflexive decrease in tears)
- DM
Decreased tear production–>hyperosmolar tear film–>inflammation of ocular surface cells on cornea
Dry Eye - Increased Evaporative LossEtiology/Pathophys
- meibomian gland dysfunction (aka posterior blepharitis) - decreased lipid in tears, so they evaporate faster
- decreased blinking - staring at a computer screen
- decreased eyelid integrity (TED, entropian)
Allergic Eye Disease - Definition and subtypes
Allergic conjunctivitisacute allergic conjunctivitis
* exposure to allergen
* rapid (less than one hour) onset
seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (Hay Fever)Outdoor environmental allergen
* spring = tree pollens
* summer = grass pollens
* late summer/early fall = weed pollens
* slow onset, constant through season
perennial allergic conjunctivitis - year-round symptoms to ubiquitous allergens (mold, dust mites, etc.)
Allergic Eye Disease - Epi
- 20% of the population
- more common in young
- decreasing prevalence with age commonly co-occurs with other allergic disorders
- allergic rhinitis
- atopic dermatitis
- asthma
Allergic Eye Disease - Pathophys.
IgE mediated hypersensitivity reactionMast cells cause histamine release which in turn, causes vasodilation, vasopermeability, itchingattracts, eosinophils, basophils and neutrophilsthen monocytes and lymphocytes
Allergic Eye Disease - Clinical Presentation
- itchy
- burning
- red
bilateral
Allergic Eye Disease - DDX
- dry eye
- viral conjunctivitis
- keratitis (esp. if unilateral)
- blepharitis
- toxic exposure
- acute angle closure glaucoma
- episcleritis - layer on top of sclera inflammed(if eye pain)
Allergic Eye Disease - Management and Treatment
- don’t rub eyes
- cool compresses
- artificial tears
- discontinue contact lens use
- allergen avoidance antihistamines/mast cell stabilizers (goal is vasoconstriction)
- visine-A (antihistamine/vasoconstric)
- alaway - (antihistamine/mast cell stab.)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)Definition
- degeneration of the macula resulting in central vision loss
- normal part of aging
- can be accelerated by certain risk factors
AMD - Epi
- Age - 40% of 75+ have some form
- white>Asian>Hispanic>Black
- F>M
- Genetics - Ask about FH Disease-related factors
- High BMI
- CV Disease
- inflammatory conditions
- Smoking (2x more likely) - progress from dry to wet faster
AMD - Clinical Presentation
Symptoms - gradual onset of blurred central vision in one or both eyesSigns - Drusen body accumulation around the macula (dist. from hard exudates). Amsler grid distortion
AMD - Pathophysiology
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VGEF) - produced in excess in eye promotes neovascularization but the vessels do not reach maturity. They are friable and bleed and leak. Leaking vessels is more prominent in wet, which is advanced form. Most are dry (80%) and stay dry.
AMD - Treatment and Management
- quit smoking
- vitamin and mineral supplements (lutein in particular)
- Advanced disease - injectable VEGF inhibitors (4-8 weeks)
- photodynamic therapy
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)Definition
Progressive degeneration of the optic nerve with cupping of the optic disc and visual field defects. NB: CAN OCCUR WITH NORMAL IOP
POAG - Pathophysiology
- poor drainage of aqueous humor at trabecular mesh network
- increases anterior chamber pressure
- translation of pressure to rest of globe
- nerve damage due to IOP increase
but, there’s issues with this model (because IOP can be normal)