Eye Flashcards
50% of orbital fractures are
zygomatic complex fx
weakest areas of orbit is
medial wall
orbital floor
and lamina papyracea
what views for blowout fx
Waters and Caldwell
tear drop sign on xray
blowout fx
what to do after seeing teardrop sign on xray
CT scan orbitals with coronal and sagittal view to dx and eval tissue damage
r/o CN injuries and if sx is being considered
hyperacute onset of Copious purulent white-yellow discharge Eyelash and lid crusting Conjunctival papillae Chemosis \+preauricular adenoapathy
Gonoccal Conjunctivitis
conjunctivitis + inclusion cysts
chlamydial conjunctivitis
Tx gonococcal conjunctivits
Lavage mucous
Ceftiaxone 1 gm IM single dose or azithromycin 1 gm P.O.
Do not use fluoroquinolones in men who have sex with men due to resistance
tx bacterial conjunctivitis
Self limiting 10 to 14 days (if treated 1 to 3 days)
Broad spectrum topical antibiotics (sulfonamides, tetracycline, or erythromycin
tx allergic conjunctivitis
Topical antihistamines-vasoconstrictor agents
Short course of topical steroids
tx viral conjunctivitis
Artificial tears
Cool compresses
Herpes conjunctivitis use acyclovir