Eye Flashcards
Most common pathogens
bacterial conjunctivitis
Staphylococcal and streptococcal species
Most common pathogens
viral conjunctivitis
ملتحمه
adenovirus (epidemic keratoconjunctivitis [EKC]), when associated with keratitis = cornea قرنيه
SI steroid eye drops
Steroid eye drops may cause glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye) or posterior subcapsular cataracts (a rare type of cataract) if used too long. Slow or delayed healing may also occur while you are using this medicine after cataract surgery
Snellen chart
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- 20/100
- 20/70
- 20/50
- 20/40
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Drug CI in acute closed angle glaucoma
Dipiverin
Primary ophthalmoscopic features of CMV
white granular zones of retinal necrosis, variable degrees of associated hemorrhage, and low-grade iritis and vitritis.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Retinitis is a virus that may infect the retina and potentially cause irreversible vision loss due to retinal detachment or destruction
Fluroscence stain showed dendritic ulcer kratitis
Herpes simplex
Where do you drop lubrication eye drops?
One drop in lower fornix
Painful loss of vision
Acute glaucoma
IOP
Intraocular pressure
Papilledema
also known as papilloedema, is optic disc swelling that is secondary to elevated intracranial pressure. In contrast to other causes of optic disc swelling, vision usually is well preserved with acute papilledema
Entropion
Entropion is an inward turning of the eyelid margin and appendages such that the pilosebaceous unit and mucocutaneous junction are directed posteriorly towards the cornea and ocular surface. It is one of the most common eyelid malpositions seen mainly in the elderly
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How to measure exophtalmos
Proptosis is measured using an exophthalmometer. This device takes a millimeter measurement of the distance between the anterior cornea and the temporal orbital rim for each eye. For an individual patient the measurement base is the distance between the two temporal orbital rim margins
Allergic Conjunctivitis Treatment
Cold compress.
Artificial tears.
Anti-allergy eye drops or oral medications (over-the-counter or prescription).
Allergy immunotherapy.
Viral conjunctivitis treatment
Pink eye treatment is usually focused on symptom relief. Your doctor may recommend using artificial tears, cleaning your eyelids with a wet cloth, and applying cold or warm compresses several times daily. If you wear contact lenses, you’ll be advised to stop wearing them until treatment is complete
Patients with conjunctivitis caused by HSV usually are treated with topical antiviral agents, including ganciclovir gel, idoxuridine solution and ointment, vidarabine ointment, and trifluridine solution