eye Flashcards
chronic eye condition characterized by inflammation of the eyelids w a common complaint of irritation
blepharitis
inflammation at the base of the eyelashes in young female
anterior blepharitis
fibrinous scales and crust around the eyelashes
staphylococcal anterior blepharitis
dandruff like skin changes around the base of the eyelids, resulting in greasy scales around the eyelashes
anterior seborrheic blepharitis
inflammation of inner portion of eyelid at level of meibomian glands assoc w rosacea or seborrheic dermatitis
posterior blepharitis
path of anterior blepharitis
lid colonizing staphylococcal bacteria
- direct infx
- rx to staph exotoxin
- allergic response to staph antigen
what is associated with posterior blepharitis
rosacea-plugging/hypertrophy of sebaceous glands
seborrheic dermatitis- inflame of meibomian glands and tear film instability
path of posterior blepharitis
hyperkeratinization of meibomian gland
- inc concern of free fatty acids and lipids
- impaired lipid layer of tear film and instability of tear film
pt presents with irritation, red eyes, gritty feeling, and blurred vision
blepharitis
*no visual disturbance
pt presents with excessive tearing, burning sensation, red/swollen eyes with light sensitivity
blepharitis
what can provoke or exacerbate symptoms of blepharitis
smoking, allergens, contacts, retinoids
tx of blepharitis
alleviate symptoms/good lid hygiene (warm compress, lid massage/washing)
abx
-topical:azithromycin,erythromycin,bacitracin
-oral: doxy or tetra cycline
benign, self limited/easily tx red eye w discharge
conjunctivitis
what is always characterized by red eye
conjunctivitis
what causes bacterial conjunctivitis
staph aureus (mc adults)
strep pneumo
H influ
M cat
how is bacterial conjunctivitis spread
direct contact w pt or secretions or contaminated objects/surfaces
what type of conjunctivitis is sight threatening and requires immediate ophthalmic referral
bacterial w N. gonorrhea
what causes viral conjunctivitis
adenovirus
part of viral prodrome followed by adenopathy, fever, pharyngitis, URI
viral conjunctivitis
path of allergic conjunctivitis
airborne allergens cause mast cell degranulation and release of histamine, eosinophil/platelet activating factor
IgE
path of non infx/ non allergic conjunctivitis
mechanical/chemical irritation
pt tells you that woke up with crusting of the eye and during the day had redness, irritation and discharge with diffuse injection of conjunctivae
conjunctivitis
will cause 360 involvement of bulbar conjunctiva but will spare the tarsal conjunctiva
kertitis, iritis, angle closure glaucoma
pt has redness, thick yellow discharge and complain their eye is stuck shut
bacterial conjunctivitis
pt has redness, watery discharge and complain of sandy feeling
viral conjunctivitis
pt has b/l redness, watery discharge, and itchy
allergic conjunctivitis
when do you need cx for bacterial conj
if concerned about gonorrhea
pt says they are unable to open eye, have a foreign body sensation, and corneal opacity
ulcerative keratitis (pseudo) watch w contacts- if so get rid of them
what are you concerned about if pt has reduction of visual acuity
infx keratitis, iritis, angle closure
pattern of injection in which pt has redness pronounced in ring at limbus concerned about
called ciliary flush
infx keratitis, iritis, angle closure
concerned w if have photophobia
infx keratitis, iritis
concerned w if have corneal opacity
infx keratitis
concerned w if have fixed pupil
angle closure
concerned w if have severe HA w N
angle closure
tx bacterial conj
erythromycin ointment or trimethoprim polymyxin B
tx viral conj
antihistamine decongestant drops (OTC)
tx allergic conj
antihistamine decongestant drops (OTC)
when can pt return to school/work with bacterial conj
24 hrs of abx (erythromycin)
when can pt return to school/work w viral conj
after discharge cleared
common eye injury from trauma, foreign bodies or improper contact lens use
corneal abrasion
severe eye pain and fb sensation after cat scratched eye
traumatic corneal abrasion
pt presents to ER with eye pain that is so bad couldn’t drive himself and with photophobia or foreign body sensation that didn’t go away after trying to wash it out
corneal abrasion
size of pupil with corneal abrasion
normal to small
visual acuity with corneal abrasion
normal, slightly abnormal, grossly abnormal depending on where abrasion is on visual axis
white spots or opacity in contact lens wearer
corneal ulcer from bacterial infx
what is used to confirm dx of corneal abrasion
fluorescein exam
- cobalt blue filter
- woods lamp
anesthesia for corneal abrasion
proparacaine/tetracaine
- relief win 30-60s
- lasts 10-20min
when should pt have same day ophthalmic exam w corneal abrasion
corneal infiltrate, white spot, opacity, can’t remove foreign body, hypopyon, purulent discharge, drop in vision, not healed in 3/4 days
pain control tx for small corneal abrasion
ophthalmic nsaids, oral nsaids, tylenol #3, percocet (24hr), lacri-lube (OTC)
pain control tx for lg corneal abrasion
nsaids/narcotics (48hrs)
cycloplegic drops
how do cycloplegic drops work in tx lg corneal abrasion
parasym that inhibit mitotic (pupil constricting) response to light
won’t relieve FB sensation
tx corneal abrasion w contact lens
abx drops
- ofloxacin
- tobramycin
- ciprofloxacin
- dont patch
types of benign lesions
xanthelasma
chalazion
hordeolum
pterygium
pt comes to office with soft yellow plaques medial aspects both eyes
xanthelasma
xanthelasmas are a classic feature of what ds
primary biliary cirrhosis
tx xanthelasma
benign lesion so only for cosmetic reasons
inflam lesion dev from obstructed zeis or meibomian gland
calazion
pt presents w painless, rubbery nodular lesion that started as swelling and erythema of eyelid
calazion
what often calms and scars into hard chalazion
inflamed hordeolum
tx calazion
warm compress
ophthalmo-I/C or direct glucocorticoid injection
what should you check for if pt has persistent or recurrent calazions
cancer
internal/external acute purulent inflame of eyelid
hordeolum
what causes hordeolum
staph aureus
tx hordeolum
warm compress
oral abx cover staph- keflex
triangular wedge fibrovascular conj tissue starts nasal conj and extends to cornea
pterygium
mc symp pterygium
redness and irritation
tx pterygium
artificial tears
maybe nsaids/topical decongestants
effects vision–> surgical excision by ophthal
pt presents with blurred vision and glare. complain of difficulty reading fine prints and sees halos when driving at night
cataract
leading cause of blindness in the world
cataracts
types of age related cataracts
nuclear, cortical, posterior subcapsular
dx congenital cataract
dx babies-absense red reflex
patho cataracts
cells of lens don’t shed off dead cells
toxic exposures that play role in cataracts
smoking/UV*** age alcohol steroids trauma dm malnutrion pref eye infx