EYE DISORDERS

Question 1

Subconjuctival haemorrhage

Answer 1

Small blood vessel has burst. Is like a bruise in the eye

Question 2

Subconjuctival haemorrhage Treatment

Answer 2

Self limiting within a few days up to 2 weeks.

Question 3

Considering

Answer 3

Is there any vision loss, trauma or photophobia present

Question 4

RED FLAG symptoms

Answer 4

Moderate to severe eye pain
Marked redness of the eye
Ciliary injection-> deep vessels around the white part of the eye
Reduced visual acuity
Severe photophobia

Question 5

SERIOUS CAUSES of red eye

Answer 5

Acute glaucoma
Keratitis(corneal ulcer)
Iritis/uveitis

Question 6

Keratitis

Answer 6

Corneal ulcer :pain unilateral photophobia and injected eye

Question 7

Acute glaucoma

Answer 7

Raised in the intra-ocular pressure with pain in the eye, headache and blurred vision

Question 8

Conjunctiva

Answer 8

Thin protective membrane that covers the white of the eye and inside eyelids

Question 9

Classification of conjunctivitis

Answer 9

Irritant
Viral
Bacteria ->staphylococcus species
Chlamydia baby -> REFER

Question 10

Infected Conjunctivitis symptoms

Answer 10

Eye discomfort ,burning minimal photophobia , eyelid stuck (green/yellow discharge), blurring in vision, history of close contact with somebody who had it.

Question 11

First line treatment

Answer 11

Self care advice

Question 12

Self care advice

Answer 12

Wash hands
Avoid touching it
Avoid sharing towel
No contact lenses(through them and use new one when the infection has been cleared).

Question 13

Treatment of infected conjunctivitis

Answer 13

Chloramphenicol eye drops 5 day treatment >2yrs.
1 drop every 2hrs for 2 days. 1 drop every 4 hrs for 3 days. Then discharge. NOT in pregnancy or contact lenses.

Question 14

Storage

Answer 14

Keep in the fridge before opening. After opening you can keep it out of the fridge but ideally put it in the fridge.

Question 15

Bathing of the eye

Answer 15

Warm water that in pre-boiled, use cotton pad and after is bin dipped wipe from inner corner to the end and through away. Make sure you don’t use it again because it can cause rei infection

Question 16

Allergic conjunctivitis

Answer 16

Bilateral itching
Will affected both eyes because of exposure to an allergen

Question 17

Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis

Answer 17

Sodium cromoglycate
1-2 drops QDS

Question 18

Blepharitis

Answer 18

On going can flare up and remission

Question 19

Blepharitis classification

Answer 19

Base of the lashes
Meibomian gland

Question 20

Blepharitis symptoms

Answer 20

Sore eyelids
Eyes may feel gritty
Infammed lid
Eye lid can be dry crusty or oily and greasy

Question 21

Eyelid hygiene

Answer 21

Cleanse twice a day with a warm compress for 5 minutes and you can also massage it and improve any blockage . You can do it once daily when flare up is gone.

Question 22

Stye

Answer 22

Usually one eye should resolve in 2-3 day

Question 23

Stye treatment

Answer 23

Golden eye drops >12yrs. Apply 1-2 drops on the affected eye 4 times a day for 2-3 days.

Question 24

Dry eye syndrome symptoms

Answer 24

Both eye are usually affected
Irritation soreness
They might not describe it dry

Question 25

Dry eye syndrome treatment

Answer 25

Hypromellose 0.3% eye drops
1-2 drops in the eyes up to 30mins.