II Exam 2 Flashcards
What are the 5 parts of the Eye Exam?
distant, neuro-ophthalmic, dx testing, pupillary dilation, orbital/ocular/intraocular assessment
Distant Exam: Assessments
navigation, ocular symmetry, globe position, ocular motility
Neuro-Ophthalmic Exam: Tests (CN assessed)
menace (II, VII), Dazzle (II, VII), PLR (II, III), palpebral (V, VII)
Eye Dx Testing: Tests
1) schirmer,
2) fluorescein stain,
3) tonometry
What drug is used to dilate the pupil?
0.5-1% tropicamide
Buphthalmos: Definition
enlarged globe caused by inc. IOP
Exophthalmos: Definition
normal sized globe protruding forward
Exophthalmos: Etiologies
extension from orbit associated structures, primary orbital dz
Exophthalmos: Dx
PE
Exophthalmos: Tx
enucleation
Orbital Cellulitis: Etiologies
puncture, foreign body, infectious, idiopathic inflammation
Orbital Cellulitis: Signs
uni-/bilateral exophthalmos, hyperemia, conjuctivitis, acute onset
Orbital Cellulitis: Dx
PE, U/S
Orbital Cellulitis: Tx
topical/systemic antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, analgesia
Extraocular Polymyositis: Signs
intermittent “surprised” look, non-painful/hyperemic
Extraocular Polymositis: Dx
PE, muscle biopsy
Extraocular Polymositis: Tx
corticosteroids
Orbital Neoplaisa: Signs
progressive exophthalmia
Orbital Neoplasia: Dx
U/S, DI, biopsy
Orbital Neoplasia: Tx
chemo +/- radiation
Proptosis: Definition
Eye pops out of socket
Proptosis: Signs
inability to/incomplete blink, keratitis
Proptosis: Tx
reduce (lateral canthotomy)
Glaucoma: Etiology
dec. outflow of aqueous humor
Acute Glaucoma: Signs
unilateral, hyperemia, painful, mydriasis, retinal edema
Chronic Glaucoma: Signs
blind, buphthalmic, hyperemia
Secondary Glaucoma: Etiologies
uveitis, lens dzs, trauma
Glaucoma: Dx
tonometry (>25mmHg)
Acute Glaucoma: Tx
diuretics, moisis induction
Chronic Glaucoma: Tx
enucleation
What are the 5 layers of the eyelid?
skin, muscle, tarsal plate, glands, conjunctiva
Dermoid: Appearance
haired skin on the eye
Ankyloblepharon: Appearance
fused eyelids
Symblepharon: Appearance
adhesion of conjunctiva to itself/cornea
Trichiasis: Appearance
normal hairs contacting cornea
Distichiasis: Appearance
ectopic cilia erupt from meibomian gland
Blepharitis: Signs
red, discharge, pruritus
Blepharitis: Tx
antibiotics, anti-inflammatories (if fluorescein neg.)
Chalazion: Appearance
obstruction of Meibomian duct => non-painful swelling in lid
Hordeolum (stye): Appearance
meibomian gland infection => red, painful swelling in lid
How much tear production is the nictitans responsible for?
40%
Cherry Eye: Appearance
prolapse of nictitans gland
Cherry Eye: Tx
replace gland via sx
Conjunctivitis: Signs
hyperemia, chmosis, discharge, pruritus
Lymphoreticular Conjunctivitis: Appearance
enlarged follicles/blisters
Ligneous/Membranous Conjunctivitis: Appearance
thickened, proliferative conjunctiva
Plasmoma Conjunctivitis: Appearance
thick, depigmentated nictitans
Nodular Granulomatous Episcleritis: Appearance
proliferation of episclera and conjunctiva
Medial Canthal Pocket Syndrome: Conditions
deep orbits, enophthalmos, inadequate drainage
Medial Canthal Pocket Syndrome: Tx
cleaning regimen
What are the 3 layers of tear film?
inner mucin, middle aqueous, outer lipid
KCS: Signs
progressive, inflammation, desication, pain, corneal dz,vision loss
KCS: Etiologies
Congenital - aciar hypoplasia
Acquired - immune mediated, non-immune mediated
KCS: Dx
schirmer tear test
KCS: Management
lacrimostimulant (cyclosporine A), anti-inflammatories, lube -or- parotid duct transposition
Epiphora: Signs
impaired tear drainage (tear stains)
Epiphora: Tx
flush cannulate punctum/nasolacrimal duct
What are the 5 layers of the Cornea?
tear film, epithelium, stroma, descemet’s membrane, endothelium
Ulcerative Keratitis: Etiologies
trauma, anatomical abnormalities, infection, degeneration, nerve damage, KCS