Eye Flashcards
1
Q
What do you call and infected and inflamed meibomean gland ?
A
Chalazion/ internal hordeolum/ meibomean abscess
2
Q
What is an external hordeolum?
A
Infected eye lash follicle
3
Q
What is a pinguecula?
A
A benign growth of the conjunctiva
4
Q
What is a pterygium?
A
A pinguecula that extends to cover the cornea
5
Q
How do you treat blepharitis?
A
Generally: remove the crusts and put steroid drops
If due to Staph aureus: tetracycline or chloramphenicol ointment
If due to Rosacea: oral doxycycline
6
Q
How to manage periorbital cellulitis in kids?
A
IV ceftriaxone and IV flucloxacillin urgently
