Eye Flashcards
Leucokoria: Clinical Presentation (Cp)
White pupil
Leucokoria: Differential Diagnosis (DD)
Congenital cataract, Retinoblastoma
Leucokoria: First Step
Refer immediately (vvvvvvvvvvvimp)
Retinopathy : Risk Factor
Prematurity
Retinopathy of Prematurity: High Flow Oxygen
Vasoproliferative scarring and blindness
Retinopathy of Prematurity: Treatment (TTT)
Laser
Retinoblastoma: Incidence
Rare, most common malignant intraocular tumor
Retinoblastoma: Clinical Presentation (Cp)
Leukocoria, Strabismus
- most common intraocular tumor in children
- Leukocoria (white cornea or Cat’s eye)
-strabismus - initial: US (intraocular calcification)
- best dilated indirect
ophthalmoscopic examination under anesthesia
Retinoblastoma: Investigation (Inv)
CT (NO BIOPSY…SPREAD)
Retinoblastoma: Treatment (TTT)
Surgery, good prognosis
Corneal Abrasion: Symptoms
Pain, tearing, photophobia, decreased vision
Corneal Abrasion: Investigation (Inv)
Fluorescein staining
Corneal Abrasion: Treatment (TTT)
Pain relief and antibiotics
Foreign Body: First Step
Excessive irrigation with saline
Foreign Body: Metal Foreign Body
Emergent removal under anesthesia
Foreign Body: If deeply embedded
Refer
Penetrating Eye Injury: Management
Urgent referral, X-ray, Tetanus vaccine, Antibiotics
Orbital vs. Periorbital Cellulitis: Common Organism
Staph
Orbital vs. Periorbital Cellulitis: Clinical Presentation (Cp)
Erythema, Edema, Chemosis
Orbital Cellulitis: Clinical Presentation
Cannot move eye, diplopia
Periorbital Cellulitis: Clinical Presentation
Normal eye movements, no diplopia
Orbital Cellulitis: Investigation (Inv)
CT (vvvvvvvvvvvimp)
Periorbital Cellulitis: Investigation (Inv)
FBC and blood culture
Orbital Cellulitis: Treatment (TTT)
Admission and IV ceftriaxone and IV flucloxacillin
Periorbital Cellulitis: Treatment (TTT)
Mild: Amoxicillin/Clavulanate; Moderate: Flucloxacillin; Severe: Flucloxacillin and Ceftriaxone 50 mg/kg
Aniridia: Definition
Defect of the iris
Aniridia: Check for
Wilm’s tumor
WAGR Syndrome: Components
Wilms tumor, Aniridia, Genitourinary malformation, Retardation
WAGR syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that stands for:
1. Wilms Tumor: A type of kidney cancer that primarily affects children. 2. Aniridia: Absence of the iris, the colored part of the eye, leading to visual impairment. 3. Genitourinary Anomalies: Various abnormalities of the genitals and urinary tract. In males, this might include undescended testes (cryptorchidism) or hypospadias. In females, it might include streak ovaries or other genital malformations. 4. Intellectual Disability (previously referred to as “mental Retardation”): Developmental delays and intellectual disability of varying degrees.
Congenital Cataract: Most Common Causes
Rubella (cataract, deafness, PDA), Galactosemia
Strabismus: Transient
Common up to 4 months
Strabismus: Time to Correct
1-2 years
Strabismus: Correction Deadline
Before 7 years
Neonatal Conjunctivitis: First Day
Chemical (silver nitrate)
Neonatal Conjunctivitis: 2-5 Days
Gonococcal infection
Neonatal Conjunctivitis: Gonococcal Treatment
Single dose IV ceftriaxone
Neonatal Conjunctivitis: 5-14 Days
Chlamydia (more common)
Neonatal Conjunctivitis: Associated Condition
Pneumonia
Neonatal Conjunctivitis: Investigation
Swab for PCR
Neonatal Conjunctivitis: Treatment (TTT)
Chlamidya
Oral azithromycin 3 days
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction: Clinical Presentation (Cp)
Excessive watery secretions
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction: Treatment (TTT)
Massage
The appearance differs from conjunctivitis in that the child will not have any discomfort and the conjunctiva remains white. Gentle massage of the lacrimal sac may cause expression of mucus.
90% of nasolacrimal duct obstructions will spontaneously resolve by 12 months of age. Due to this, referrals should wait until the child is 1 year of age.
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction: Prognosis
Majority heal spontaneously
Children Conjunctivitis: Most Common Cause
Viral
Children Conjunctivitis: Most Common Virus
Adenovirus
Children Conjunctivitis: Symptoms
Running nose, red eye, clear discharge 2-3 weeks, follicular response, preauricular lymphadenopathy
Children Conjunctivitis: Management
Cool compression, no pad
Photophobia Differential Diagnosis: Look at the Pupil
Normal: Keratitis
Photophobia Differential Diagnosis: Constricted Pupil
Iritis/Uveitis
Iritis/Uveitis: Treatment (TTT)
Steroids
Photophobia Differential Diagnosis: Dilated Fixed Pupil, No Light Reflex
Acute glaucoma
Acute Glaucoma: Symptoms
Sudden onset red painful eye, halos, fixed semi-dilated pupil
Acute Glaucoma: Management
Immediate referral to ophthalmology, IV or oral acetazolamide or pilocarpine
Photophobia Differential Diagnosis: No Photophobia
Conjunctivitis (bacterial or viral)
Herpes Simplex Infection: Clinical Presentation (Cp)
Dendritic ulcer vesicles, gritty watery green, pain, photophobia, lacrimation