Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What are the symptoms and signs of all types of conjunctivitis?
A
- Sudden onset
- conjunctival redness
- discharge (eg watery or thick, depending on type)
- Gritty, FB sensation in eye
2
Q
What is keratitis?
A
An inflammation of the cornea Like conjuctivitis but includes -more pain -photophobia -reduced vision Very serious and is vision threatning
3
Q
Whats the main difference between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis?
A
Bacterial has a pussy, thick, white/yellow discharge (purulent or mucopurlent)
Viral has a watery discharge
4
Q
Whats the treatment options for bacterial conjunctivitis?
A
None -usually resolves in 2-5 days
bath lids in hot compress
antibiotics to improve short term outome
5
Q
Why do people get bacterial keratitis?
A
Normally due to opportunistic bacteria entering a damaged epithelium in the cornea
- CL wear
- Injury
- Dry eye
6
Q
What are the signs of bacterial keratitis?
A
Purulent or mucopurulent discharge Corneal infiltrates (white or opaque) Hypopeon
7
Q
What are follicles?
A
White dots seen on the lids caused by viral infections
Blood vessels go around them but dont actually enter
