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1
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What is blepharitis?

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Common chronic inflammatory condition of the lid margins

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What structures are involved in Anterior blepharitis?

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Lid skin, eyelashes and associated glands

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What are the common causes of anterior blepharitis?

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Ulcerative, staphloccoci, sebborheic

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What structures are involved with posterior blepharitis?

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Meibomian glands

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What are common causes of posterior blepharitis?

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Staphylococci, glandular dysfunction, strong association with acne rosacea

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Physical findings of anterior blepharitis

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Eyes are redrimmed and scales or granulations can be seen on lashes

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Physical findings of posterior blepharitis

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Margins are hyperemic with telangiectasia and the Meibomian glands and their orifices are inflamed

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Treatment of blepharitis

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  • Scrub eyelids twice a day with commercial eyelid scrub, baby shampoo
  • warm compresses
  • lid massage
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What is hordeolum caused by?

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Acute infection usually involving staphylococcus

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Where is external Hordeolum located?

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Smaller, on the margin “stye”

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What gland are external hordeolums on?

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Gland of Zeis

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Where is internal hordeolum located?

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Points onto conjunctival surface of lid

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13
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What gland is internal hordeolums located?

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Meibomian gland

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14
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What is chalazion secondary to?

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Hordeolum

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15
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Physical findings of hordeolum

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  • well defined nodule on eyelid
  • pointing purulent material
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Physical findings of chalazion

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  • hard and non-tender
  • normally further back on eyelid than hordeolum
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17
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Treatment of hordeolum/chalazion

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  • warm compresses
  • massage
  • do not pop
  • can use bacitracin
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18
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What is conjunctivitis?

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Inflammation of conjunctive

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19
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What is common cause of viral conjunctivitis?

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Adenovirus

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20
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Where viral conjunctivitis is easily spread?

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Clinics and contaminated pools

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21
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What causes allergic conjunctivitis?

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Allergens

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22
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What causes bacterial conjunctivitis (nongonoccocal)

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  • Staph
    -HiB
  • Strep
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23
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What causes gonococcal conjunctivitis?

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Take a wild fucking guess

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24
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Sx of viral conjunctivitis

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  • watery discharge
  • hx of recent URI
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Sx of allergic conjunctivitis

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  • watery, itchy eyes
  • hx of allergy
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Sx of bacterial conjunctivitis

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  • purulent discharge
  • usually unilateral
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27
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Sx of gonococcal conjunctivitis

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  • infected w/genital secretions
  • Emergency can lead to perforation
  • severe purulent discharge
  • hyper acute onset
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28
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Which conjunctivitis requires gram stain, cultures and sensitivities?

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Gonococcal and non-gonococcal bacterial conjunctivitis

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Treatment of viral conjunctivitis

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  • Artificial tears
    Opthalmic Antihistamine
    • Epinastine .005% 1 drop BID
      Opthalmic corticosteroid (MED ADVICE PRIOR)
    • Loteprednol 0.5% 1-2 drops QID
    • Prednisolone 1% 1-2 drops BID-QID
    • Fluormetholone 0.1% 1-2 drops BID
    • Dexamethasone 0.1% 1-2 drops q4-6hrs
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30
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Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis

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  • Artificial tears
    Opthalmic Antihistamine
    • Patanol 0.1% BID
    • Epinastine .05% QID
      ***Topical antihistamines are more effective than oral therapies
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31
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Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis non gonococcal for non-contact users

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  • Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment QID 5-7days
  • Bacitracin
  • Polytrim
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32
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Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis non gonococcal for contact users

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Fluoroquinolone
- Ciprofloxacin or Ofloxacin 0.3% 1-2 drops QID for 5-7 days
If associated with dacryocystitis
- Augmentin 875/125 BID or 500/125TID

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33
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Treatment of gonococcal conjunctivitis

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Cephalosporin
- Ceftriaxone 2g IV q12hrs
Macrolide
- Azithromycin 500mg PO then 250mg daily for next 4 days

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34
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Who else do you treat in addition to your patient with gonococcal conjunctivitis?

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Patient’s partners

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35
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What is conjunctival hemorrhage?

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Rupture of the fragile conjunctiva vessels

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36
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What causes conjunctival hemorrhage?

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Trauma, HTN, bleeding disorder, antiplatelet or anticoagulant medication

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Sx of conjunctival hemorrhage

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  • red eye, foreign body sensation
  • usually asymptomatic
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38
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Treatment for conjunctival hemorrhage

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  • none, usually clears within 2-3 weeks
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39
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What is pterygium

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Degeneration of fibro vascular, deep conjunctival layers resulting in vascular tissue proliferation, which extends onto the cornea

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What could cause pterygium?

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Sunlight exposure, chronic inflammation and oxidative stress

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41
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Signs of pterygium

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Wing shaped folds of fibrovascular tissue arising from interpalpebral conjunctiva and extending into the cornea, usually starting medial

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What might the lesion of a pterygium be?

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Highly vascularized and injected

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43
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What equipment should be used to exam pterygium?

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Slit lamp exam

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44
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Treatment of pterygium

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  • Protect eyes from sun, dust, wind
  • Artificial tears
    Opthalmic Corticosteroids
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45
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When is surgical removal of pterygium indicated?

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  • threaten visual axis or induces astigmatism
  • excessive irritation
  • interference w/ contact lens wear
  • prior to cataract or refractive surgery
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46
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How often should asymptomatic pterygium be re-evaluated?

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1-2 years

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47
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When should pterygia be measured?

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Every 3-12 months

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48
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What should you be checking if patient is on topical steroid?

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IOP

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49
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What is ocular foreign body?

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Foreign body superficially or partially embedded on the cornea or conjunctiva

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50
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What is most indicative of ocular foreign body?

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Hx of trauma

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51
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What is a critical sign of ocular foreign body?

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Foreign body with or without rust ring

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52
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What radiologic study should be avoided if possible metallic foreign body?

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MRI

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53
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What should be done prior to treatment of ocular foreign body?

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Visual acuity

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54
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Medications for ocular foreign body?

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Opthalmic anesthetic
- Proparacaine 0.5% 1-2 drops
Non Contact lens wearers
- Erythromycin TID-QID
Contact Lens wearers
- Ciprofloxacin 0.3%

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55
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What conservative treatment should be done for ocular foreign body?

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Irrigation

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56
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Should an attempt be made to remove foreign body with needle?

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No

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57
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How long is recovery for corneal abrasion?

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24-48 hours

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58
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What is the difference between an intact corneal epithelium and damaged epithelium?

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Intact=resistant to infection
Damaged=portal of entry for bacteria, viruses and fungi

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Sx of corneal abrasion

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  • pain, tearing
  • photophobia
  • hx of eye trauma involving foreign object
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What should be used to identify a corneal abrasion?

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Slit lamp

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61
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Medications for corneal abrasion

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Non Contact lens wearer
- erythromycin, bacitracin, polymyxin
Contact Lens wearer
- ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin

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62
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How would you debride a corneal abrasion?

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  • CTA soaked in topical anesthetic
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63
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When may contact wearers resume contact lens wear?

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One week after sx resolve

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64
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What is infectious keratitis?

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Serious infection involving multiple layers of the cornea

65
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What is the biggest risk factor for corneal ulcer?

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Improper contact lens use

66
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Bacterial causes of corneal ulcer

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa, streptococcus pneumonia, staphylococcus, Moraxella

67
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Viral causes of corneal ulcer

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Herpes, varicella

68
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Fungal causes of corneal ulcer

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Candia, aspergillus, penicillium, cepjalosporium

69
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Sx of corneal ulcer

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  • changes in visual acuity
  • round or irregular opacity or infiltrate on cornea
  • white hazy base due to WBC infilitration
70
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Medications for corneal ulcer

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  • Ciproflocacin
  • Fluoroquinolone
71
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When should a patient with corneal ulcer be seen by an ophthalmologist?

72
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Should you patch a corneal ulcer?

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No, risks pseudomonas infection

73
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What is hyphema?

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Accumulation of red blood cells within the anterior chamber

74
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Where does hyphema occur?

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Between the cornea and the iris

75
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Physical exam findings of hyphema

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  • blood or clot or both in anterior chamber
    • visible w/o slit lamp
  • hx of blunt trauma
76
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What exam should be done with hyphema?

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Visual exam

77
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What radiologic study should be done with hyphema?

78
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Treatment of hyphema

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  • referral to optometry/ophthalmology
  • bed rest with elevation of head
  • no strenuous activity
  • rigid eye shield
79
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What medication should hyphema patients avoid?

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Antiplatelet medications

80
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After initial f/u, what cycloplegic agent should be used with hyphema patients?

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Atropine 1%

81
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What is uveitis/iritis?

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Inflammation of anterior segment of uveal tract

82
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What are infectious etiologies of uveitis/iritis?

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Herpes virus, cytomegalovirus, toxplasmosis, syphilis, west nile

83
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What are systemic inflammatory disease etiologies of uveitis/iritis?

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Spondyloarthritis, sarcoidosis, SLE, multiple sclerosis

84
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Acute non granulomatous anterior uveitis sx?

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Pain, redness, photophobia and visual loss

85
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Granulomatous anterior uveitis sx?

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Blurred vision in mildly inflamed eye

86
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Medications for uveitis/irits

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ONLY STARTED BY OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Cycloplegic
- Cyclopentolate 1% tid
- Atropine 1% bid-qid
Topical Steroid
- Prednisolone 1% q1-6hrs

87
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What structures are involved with periorbital cellulitis?

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  • soft tissues anterior to the orbital septum
  • arise from external sockets
88
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What structures are involved with orbital cellulitis?

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  • eye socket, eye and eyelid
  • arise from paranasal sinuses
89
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What organisms cause cellulitis?

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Adult: staph, strep
Children: HiB

90
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Significant sx of orbital cellulitis

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  • periorobital swelling
  • pain w/ eye movement
  • sinus HA/pressure/congestion
  • tooth pain
91
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What might a CT show in patient with orbital cellulitis?

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Adjacent sinusitis

92
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What labs should be done for orbital cellulitis?

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CBC, blood cultures, gram stain and culture drainage

93
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Treatment of orbital cellulitis

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Amoxcillin/Clavulanate (Augmentin) 875mg PO Bid
Ceftriaxone 2g IM

94
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How often should you re-evaluate orbital cellulitis?

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Twice daily in hospital for first 48 hours

95
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How long will clinical improvement of orbital cellulitis take?

96
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What is an orbital fracture?

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Break in one of the bones surrounding the eyeball (orbit or eye socket)

97
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What is the main cause of orbital fracture?

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Blunt force trauma

98
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What is an orbital rim fracture?

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Fracture of bony outer edges of the orbit

99
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What is the common cause of orbital rim fracture?

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Car accidents, needs lots of force due to thick bone

100
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What is a blowout orbital fracture?

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Affects inner walls or floor of the orbit

101
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What can occur due to the thin bone that makes up the walls of the orbit?

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Pinch muscles or other structures

102
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What is a common cause of blowout orbital fracture?

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Hit with a baseball or fist

103
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What can orbital floor fracture cause the bones of the eye to do?

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Buckle downwards

104
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Sx of orbital fracture

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  • pain on attempted eye movement and local tenderness
  • crepitus
  • binocular diplopia
105
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Critical sx of orbital fracture

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  • restricted eye movement (upward, lateral or both)
  • air pockets
106
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Treatment of orbital fractures

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Prophylactic antibiotics
- Amoxicillin/Clavulante (500mg/125mg tid or 875/125mg PO BID)
- Azithromycin
If PCN Allergy
- Doxycycline 100mg bid
Nasal Decongestant
¬ - Afrin
Corticosteroid
- Prednisone

107
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What conservative treatment should be given to patients w/ orbital fractures?

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  • instruct pt not to blow their nose
  • Ice packs
108
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What is the timeframe of Transient Visual Loss?

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Within 24 hours, usually within 1 hour

109
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What causes Transient Visual loss for a few seconds?

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Acute BP change

110
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What causes Transient Visual Loss for a few minutes?

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TIA or vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency

111
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What causes Transient Visual Loss for 10-60 minutes?

112
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What is a common reason for sudden, painless Visual Loss lasting >24 hours?

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  • Retinal Detachment
113
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What conditions could cause gradual, painless vision loss?

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  • Cataract
  • Glaucoma (Open/Chronic Angle)
114
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What are some causes for painful visual loss?

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  • Optic neuritis (pain with eye movement)
  • uveitis
115
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If concerned for a traumatic globe rupture, what should you use?

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Eye shield

116
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Who should be consulted for acute vision loss?

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  • MO
  • Optometry
  • Ophthalmology
117
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What are the 3 types of retinal detachment?

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  • Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (most common)
  • Exudative/serous retinal detachment
  • Tractional Retinal Detachment
118
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What is rhegmatogenous retinal detachment?

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  • One or more peripheral retinal tears holes
  • Holes allow fluid to separate retina from RPE
119
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What age population does rhegmatogenous retinal detachment normally affect?

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  • 50 years of age
  • usually due to degenerative changes
120
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What are the most common predisposing conditions that cause rhegmatogenous retinal detachment?

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  • Nearsightedness
  • Cataract Extraction
  • Penetrating or Blunt Ocular Trauma
121
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What is Exudative/Serous Retinal Detachment?

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Accumulation of sub retinal fluid due to macular degeneration or choroidal tumor

122
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What is Tractional Retinal Detachment?

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  • Pre-retinal fibrosis, due to retinopathy or retinal vein occlusion
  • Can also be a complication of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
123
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Flashes of light, floaters, a curtain or shadow moving over the visual field are sx of what?

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Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

124
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For rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, what physical findings will there be?

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  • Retina will be hanging in the vitreous like a gray cloud
  • one or more retinal tears of holes
125
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Which retinal detachment may have minimal or severe loss of vision or visual field defect but may vary with head position?

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Exudative/Serous Retinal Detachment

126
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What are some signs of Exudative/Serous Retinal Detachment?

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Retina is dome-shaped and the subretinal fluid shifts with changes in posture

127
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Which retinal detachment may be asymptomatic?

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Traction retinal detachment

128
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What are some signs of Traction retinal detachment?

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  • Retina appears concave with smooth surface
129
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What treatment is needed for retinal detachment?

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Urgent Ocular surgery

130
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What position should retinal detachment patient be transported in?

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Positioned so the detached portion of the retina will fall back

131
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Visual prognosis of retinal detachment is worsened by what conditions?

A
  • Macula detached
  • Detachment is of long duration
132
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What is another name for flash burns?

A

Ultraviolet Keratopathy

133
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Common causes of flash burns?

A
  • Sun lamp w/o eye protection
  • Exposure to welding arc
  • “Snow blindness”
134
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What is significant for diagnosing flash burns?

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  • History of welding or inadequate eye protection
  • Sx worsen 6-12 hours exposure, usually bilateral
135
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What should be used to examine the eye?

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  • Fluorescein stain
136
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How should you treat flash burns?

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  • Mild oral opioids
    • Oxycodone 5mg q4-6hrs prn
  • Antibiotic Ointment
    • Erythromycin or Polytrim 4-8x per day
137
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How long does it take patients to recover from flash burns?

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  • 24-48hours
  • If bandage soft contact lens was placed, 1-2days
138
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What causes chemical burns on the eyes?

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  • Improper PPE use
  • Job Exposure
    • CS gas, mechanics cement workers
139
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What will severe alkali burns have?

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Opacified cornea and scleral blanching

140
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How do you manage alkali burns?

A
  • Irrigate eyes w/water or saline
  • Reach neutral PH
  • Normalization takes 30-60 minutes
  • Test pH with litmus paper
141
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What medications can be used to treat chemical burns of the eye?

A

Topical ophthalmic
- Erythromycin 0.5% q1-2hrs

142
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What is a penetrating eye wound?

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  • Anything that has potential to penetrate the eye
143
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Lid lacerations require what?

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Examination, especially if it involves both eyelids

144
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How do you determine if it’s a penetrating eye wound?

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  • Hx of trauma, fall or sharp object entering the globe
145
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What equipment do you use when examining for penetrating eye wound?

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  • Penlight
  • Ophthalmoscope
  • Slit lamp (very carefully)
146
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What should be used to protect the eye with penetrating eye wound?

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  • Shield (metal or paper cup)
147
Q

How should you position the patient with penetrating eye wound?

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45 degrees

148
Q

What medications should be given for penetrating eye wound

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Cephalosporin
- Cefazolin 1g IV q8hrs for 7 days
Glycopeptide
- Vancomycin 1gram IV BID for 7 days
Fluoroquinolone
- Ciprofloxacin 750mg BID for 4-8weeks
Antiemetic
- Ondansetron 4mg PO/IV q8hrs prn

149
Q

Which vaccination should be up to date for penetrating eye wounds

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Tetanus, re-vaccinate if >5 years since last

150
Q

Which vaccination should be up to date for penetrating eye wounds

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Tetanus, re-vaccinate if >5 years since last

151
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What should be considered if admitting patient for surgery with penetrating eye wound?

A

NPO
Avoid strenuous activities, bending and Valsalva

152
Q

What causes herpetic lesions of the eye?

A

Herpes simplex

153
Q

Where does the virus colonize in herpectic lesions of the eye?

A

Trigeminal ganglion

154
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What is significant hx for dx of herpectic lesions of the eye?

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Hx of oral or genital herpes

155
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What are signs of herpetic lesions?

A
  • Ulcers
  • Eyelids may have vesicular eruptions
  • Palpable preauricular node
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What medications should be given to patients with herpetic lesions of the eye?

A

Topical antiviral
- Ganciclovir 0.15% opathalmic gel 5x per day
- Trifluridine 1% drops 9x per day
- Vidarabine 3% ointment 5x per day
Oral Antiviral Agents
- Acyclovir 400mg PO 5x per day
- Valacyclovir 500mg PO TID
- Famiclovir 250mg PO TID for 7-10 days

157
Q

What is the difference in chronicity when giving Acyclovir vs Valacyclovir for herpetic lesions?

A
  • Acyclovir (acute)
  • Valacyclovir (chronic)
158
Q

Which medications should not prescribe for herpetic lesions?

A

Topical Steroids

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Q

Who should patient with herpetic lesions be referred to?

A

Ophthalmologist

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