First Aid For Eye/Ear Injuries Flashcards
Where is the most common injury that happens in the ear?
On the ear pinna.
What are some clinical signs of external ear injuries?
Haemorrhage.
Head shaking.
Self trauma.
Swelling.
What foreign bodies are the most common cause of inner ear problems?
Grass seeds
What does the vestibular system control?
Controls balance & the animal’s awareness of its body position.
Where might vestibular disease occur?
At the level of the inner ear, where sense organs are located (this is peripheral vestibular disease).
OR
Within the brain (this is central vestibular disease).
What are some causes of vestibular syndrome?
Infection (i.e., otitis media).
Inflammation.
Neoplasia.
Benign polyps.
Trauma.
Toxic.
Post surgery.
What are clinical signs of vestibular syndrome?
Nystagmus
Strabismus
Ataxia
Mental depression
Other neurological signs
What order should the eye be examined when injured?
- Eyelids
- Nictitating membrane (third eyelid)
- Conjunctiva
- Cornea
What types of eyelid injuries can occur?
Contusions - bruise.
Lacerations - barbed wire, thorns, bites.
Inflammatory reactions.
Foreign bodies.
What is the first aid treatment for eyelid injuries?
Examine for foreign body - flush out or remove if possible.
Apply cold compress.
Prevent self-mutilation.
What are the causes of a prolapsed eye?
Blow to the head.
Bite wound.
Overzealous restraint.
Brachycephalic breeds.
What are some signs for corneal injuries?
Sensitive eye - photophobia, blepharospasm.
Pain.
Epiphora.
Blueish/white tinge on cornea.
What is the first aid treatment for penetrating eye injuries?
Keep patient still and calm, handle carefully.
If foreign body, do not attempt to remove.
Prevent patient interference.
Confine to dark room/kennel.
Seek vet.
What is chemosis?
Oedema of the conjunctiva - bulges outwards.
What does distichiasis mean?
Double row of eyelashes - rub on the cornea.
What is an retrobulbar abscess?
An abscess behind the eye.
What is uveitis?
Inflammation of the uvea.
What is glaucoma?
Increased intra-ocular pressure.
What is a lens luxation?
The displacement of lens from the normal position - leads to glaucoma.
What is cataracts?
Opacity of the lens - acquired/congenital.
Diabetes can cause this.
What is retinal detachment?
When the light sensitive membrane at back of the eye becomes detached.
What is cherry eye?
Prolapsed nictitating membrane.
What is anisocoria?
Unequal pupil size.
What is blepharospasm?
Eyelid spasms.
What is blepharitis?
Inflammation of the eyelids.
What is epiphora?
Overflow of tears.
What is exophthalmos?
Protrusion of the eyeball.
What is nystagmus?
Rapid/involuntary movement of the eyes.
What does proptosis mean?
Forward displacement of the eyeball.
