Eye Infections

Question 1

Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

Answer 1

Caused by: bacteria, viruses, allergies

Warm/moist compresses.
Hydrocortisone ointment.

Question 2

STYE

Answer 2

Caused by: staph organism

Warm compresses.
Incision/drainage

Question 3

Keratitis

Answer 3

Caused by: virus, spread of systemic disease

Antibiotics. Hot compresses. Steroids except with herpes simplex.

Question 4

Strabismus (cross eyed)

Answer 4

Double vision, child tilts head or squints to focus.

Occlusion of unaffected eye to strengthen weaker eye

Question 5

Detached retina

Answer 5

Caused by: trauma, diabetes, tumors

Bedrest. Area of detachment should be in dependent position. Affected eye or both eyes may be patched to decrease movement.

No hair washing for a week.

Question 6

Cataracts

Answer 6

Objects appear distorted and blurred. Decrease in color perception. Double vision. Pupils change from black to gray or to a milky white.

Observe for post complications: hemorrhage, increase ICP, slipped sutures.

If lens implant(pupil constriction), if not (pupils dilated).
Avoid straining. Use night shields. Sleep on unaffected side.

Question 7

Glaucoma

Answer 7

Cloudy, blurry vision. Loss of vision. Artificial lights appear to have halos around them.

Meds. Avoid tight clothing. Avoid use of mydriatics(atropine)

Question 8

5 danger signs of glaucoma

Answer 8

Brow arching
Halos
Blurry vision
Decrease peripheral vision 
Headache or eye pain