Eye Flashcards
malposition of the lid away from the eyeball is ________, Treat with artificial tears, tape lid, surgery
ectropion
entroprion is inward turning of the eyelid. Reflex tearing. Requires
surgery
blepharitis is usually _______, or demodex (parasitic mite). Anterior may be infectious or seborrheic, posterior involves inflammation of the ______ glands
staph
meibomian
acne rosacea is chronic and _______, but etiology is unknown
inflammatory
treat acne rosacea with ___________ gel
metronidazole
hordeolum is an acute infectious abscess, typically from ________
staph
treat hordeolum with _____________ and possible topical antibiotics
warm compress and lid massage
preseptal cellulitis is an infection of the ________ portion of the eyelid, not involving the orbit
anterior
chalazion is a form of _________ .Treat with warm compress
blepharitis