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Eyelid Disorders Flashcards

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What is blepharitis?

A

Inflammation of the eyelid margins

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What can blepharitis lead to?

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Chalzions and styes

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Presentation of blepharitis?

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Gritty, itchy, dry sensation in eyes

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What can blepharitis be associated with?

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Dysfunction of Meibomian glands

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What are Meibomian glands?

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Responsible for secreting oil onto eye surface

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Management of blepharitis?

A

Hot compress

Gentle cleaning of the eyelid margins to remove debris using cotton wool dipped in sterilised water & baby shampoo

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What can be used for symptomatic relief in Blepharitis?

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Lubricating eye drops

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Different types of eye drops for lubrication?

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Hypromellose drops (Least viscous)
Polyvinyl alcohol drops 
Carbomer drops (last 30-60 mins, most viscous)
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9
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2 types of stye?

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Hordeolum externum:

Hordeollum internum

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What is hordeolum externum?

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Infection of the glands of Zeus or glands of Moll

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Presentation of hordeolum externum?

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Tender red lump along eyelid + possible pus

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What and where are the glands of Zeis?

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Sebaceous glands @ base of eyelash

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What and where are the glands of Moll?

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Sweat glands at base of eyelashes

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What is hordeolum internum?

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Infection of Meibomian glands?

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Presentation of hordeolum internum?

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Deeper, more painful and may point inwards toward eyeball, underneath eyelid

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Management of styes?

A

Hot compress and analgesia

Consider topic antibiotics eg chloramphenicol if associated with conjunctivitis or symptoms are persistent

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What is a chalzion?

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Often called a Meibomian cyst

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Why does a chalzion occur?

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When a Meibomian gland becomes blocked & swells

19
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Presentation of a chalzion?

A

Swelling in eyelid, typically not tender however can sometimes be tender & red

20
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Management of a chalzion?

A

Hot compress & analgesia

  • Consider topic antibiotics (chloramphenicol) if inflammed acutely
  • Rarely if other management fails consider surgical drainage
21
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What is an entopion?

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Condition where the eyelid turns inwards with the lashes against the eyeball

22
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Presentation of entropion?

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Pain and can result in corneal damage & ulceration

23
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Initial management of entropion?

A

Taping eyelid down to prevent it turning upwards

prevent the eye drying with lubricating drops

24
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Definitive management for entropion?

A

Surgical intervention

25
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What is ectropion?

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Where the eyelid turns outwards with inner aspect of the eyelid exposed
This usually affects the bottom lid

26
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What can ectropion result in?

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Exposure keratopathy as the eyeball is exposed & inadequately lubricated/protected

27
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Treatment of moderate ectropion?

A

Regular lubricating eye drops

28
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Treatment of mild ectropion?

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None required

29
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Treatment of severe ectropion?

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Significant cases require surgery to connect

30
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What is trichiasis?

A

Inward growth of eyelashes

31
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Presentation of trichiasis?

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Pain and corneal damage/ulceration

32
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Management of trichiasis?

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Specialist removes eyelash (epilation)
Recurrent cases get 
-Electrolysis 
-Cryotherapy 
-Laser treatment 
All to prevent eyelash regrowth
33
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What is periorbital cellulitis?

A

Eyelid & skin infection infront of the orbital septum (the eye)

34
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What is periorbital cellulitis AKA?

A

Preorbital

35
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Presentation of preorbital cellulitis?

A

Swelling
Redness
Hot skin around eye

36
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Which is sight threatening orbital cellulitis or preorbital cellulitis?

A

ORBITAL

37
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Which investigation helps differentiate between preorbital and orbital cellulitis?

A

CT scan

38
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Treatment of preorbital cellulitis?

A 
Systemic antibiotics (oral or IV) 
Preorbital can develop into orbital in vulnerable patient such as children so may require admission to be observed
39
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What is orbital cellulitis?

A

Infection around the eyeball involving tissues behind the orbital septum

40
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Presentation of orbital cellulitis?

A 
Pain on eye movement 
Changes in vision 
Reduced eye movements
Abnormal pupil reaction 
Forward movement of eyeball (proptosis)
41
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Management of orbital cellulitis?

A

MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Admit patient
IV antibiotics
May require surgical drainage if an abscess forms

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