EENT- Eye Flashcards
34 y/o F presents with acute left sided eye pain. It is worse with movements, especially lateral and medial. Her vision in decreased in the left. Exam shows a afferent pupillary defect and some mild optic disc swelling.
dx
tx
presentation of optic neuritis
would likely get MRI brain/orbits
IV methylprednisone transition to PO pred
should return to normal
How would you diagnose a suspected corneal abrasion?
Fluorescein drops
FP with rust ring present, tx
25g needle or drill with burr
abx, anesthetic eye drop
f/u ophth 1-2 days
Contact users who sustain corneal abrasion that is superficial and FB easily removed with cotton tip. Tx
Contact uses require
Ciprofloxacin
Keep contacts out for 7 days/until healed
When can you patch for treatment for corneal abrasion?
DONT
Corneal ulcers most commonly due to
infection
RF for corneal ulcer
contact lens use dry eye states/ ocular surface dis HIV trauma, ocular sx smoking low SEC status
Common bacteria seen in corneal ulcer
staphylococcus, pseudomonas
How would you diagnose a suspected ulcer
fluorescein eye drop
Pt presents with right eye pain, photophobia, tearing and FB sensation. There is erythema of the conjunctiva and corneal injection. Fluorescein stain demonstrates a dendritic lesion. Dx and Tx
HSV Keratitis/Ulceration
Tx with Acyclovir PO (sometimes drops)
Cycloplegic drops (cyclopentolate 1%) for pain
Tx chalazion
warm compress and lid scrubs
refractory >1m I&D
Hard, non-tender swelling on lid with redness and swelling of adjacent conjunctiva
Chalazion
Patho of chalazion
granulmatous inflamm of meibomian gland likely following internal hordeolum
MCC conjunctivitis
Adenovirus
Anterior Blepharitis involves what location?
Pathophysiology?
eyelid skin, eyelashes, glands
ulcerative secondary to staph infec or from seborrhea
Posterior Blepharitis involves what location?
Pathophysiology?
inflamm of meibomian from primary glandular dysfx
-strong association with acne rosacea
or bacterial infect
18 y/o male presents with bilat eye that are red rimmed. He complains of itching and a FB sensation. On exam you note scales clinging to the lashes.
Dx
Tx
Anterior Blepharitis- likely seborrheic
warm compresses BID followed by eyelid scrubs
abx only if sxs secondary infection
24 y/o female presents with c/o bilat itching eyes and irritation. It has been bothering her for 1 1/2 weeks. On exam you see hyperemic lid margins with telangiectasis. Palpation of meimobian glands causes mild expectorant of a clear oily substance.
Dx
Tx
Posterior Blepharitis
warm compresses BID followed by eyelid scrubs
if sxs rosacea then PO doxy
Patho for hordeolum
staphylococcal abscess on upper or lower lid
internal = meibomian gland abscess
external (aka sty) = Zeis/Moll abscess
14 y/o F with R eye tearing and itching. Lower lid has internal bump that is acutely painful. There is mild erythema and swelling.
Tx and recommendations
Hordeolum
warm compresses several times a per day x48hrs
I&D if no improvement in 2days
7 y/o M presents with unilat mild eye irritation and copious purulent DC. In the morning his eye was crusted over. He reports his friend at school recently had “pink eye”.
Likely bacterial conjunctivitis
topical sulfonamide or PO abx
Unilat lacrimal sac swollen, red, tender
dx
tx
Dacryocystitis
PO Augmentin, Cephalexin
warm compress