Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

H&N AM > Eye infections > Flashcards

Eye infections Flashcards

1
Q

What is blepharitis?

A

Inflammation of eyelids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What causes blepharitis?

A

Blocked sebaceous glands

Infection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the presentation of blepharitis?

A 
Eye and/or eyelid swelling, redness, itching
Burning
Photophobia
Watery eye
Crusting
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the management of blepharitis?

A

Clean and lubricate eyes and eyelids

Topical corticosteroids and antibiotics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is conjunctivitis?

A

Very common

Inflammation of blood vessels in conjunctiva

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What causes conjunctivitis?

A

Usually bacterial infection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the presentation of conjunctivitis?

A

Red watery eye
Cristing
Itchy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the management of conjunctivitis?

A

Topical antibiotic

Avoid close contact- contagious

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the risk factors for a corneal ulcer?

A

Corneal trauma

Contact lens wearer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the presentation of a corneal ulcer?

A 
Visible abrasion/ulcer
Red, watery eye
Pain
Decreased visual acuity
Photophobia
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the management of a corneal ulcer?

A

Topical antibiotics and inpatient stay

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is anterior uveitis?

A

Inflammation of iris and ciliary body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What causes anterior uveitis?

A

50% idiopathic

Associated with HLA-B27 arthropathies

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the presentation of anterior uveitis?

A

Dull pain
Red, watery eye
Photophobia
Flare- due to leucocytes in aqueous humour

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the management of anterior uveitis?

A

Usually topical corticosteroids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is posterior uveitis?

A

inflammation of vitreous, retina, choroid and/or optic nerve

17
Q

What is posterior uveitis associated with?

A

Local or systemic infection

Systemic inflammatory disease

18
Q

What is the presentation of posterior uveitis?

A

Painless
Blurry, decreased visual acuity
Floaters

19
Q

What is the management of posterior uveitis?

A

Systemic steroids

Antibiotics if infective

20
Q

What causes ocular herpes?

A

HSV 1 infection in cornea

21
Q

What is the presentation of primary ocular herpes?

A

Unilateral
Dull pain deep in eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis

22
Q

What s the presentation of recurrent ocular herpes?

A 
Unilateral
Dull pain deep in eye
Dendritic ulcer
Photophobia
REdness
Blurred vision
23
Q

What is the management of ocular herpes?

A

Topical antivirals

24
Q

What is periorbital cellulitis?

A

Inflammation and infection of superficial eyelid

25
Q

What is the cause of periorbital cellulitis?

A

Children- sinusitis

Adults- superficial infection

26
Q

What is the presentation of periorbital cellulitis?

A

Redness and swelling around eyelid
Pain
Ocular function intact

27
Q

What is the management of periprbital cellulitis?

A

Antibiotics

Children- hospital admission and IVAB

28
Q

What is the biggest complication of periorbital cellulitis?

A

Progression to orbital cellulitis

29
Q

Wat is orbital cellulitis?

A

Infection within orbital soft tissues with associated ocular dysfunction

30
Q

What is the presentation of orbital cellulitis?

A 
Severe eye pain and headache
Severe redness around swollen eyelid
Visual disturbance
Proptosis
Ptosis
Fever
31
Q

What is the management of orbital cellulitis?

A

IVAB
Hospital admission
Surgical evaluation

32
Q

What are the complications of orbital cellulitis?

A

Abscess

Intracranial spread

H&N AM (9 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions