Keratitis Flashcards
1
Q
Keratitis
A
inflammation of the cornea
2
Q
causes
A
staph aureus
pseudomonas aeruginosa - common in contact lens users
viral - herpes simplex
acanthamoeba - exposure to dirty water/soil
trauma
3
Q
sigsn
A
red eye
watery
foreign body sensation
reduced vision
4
Q
investigations
A
examination
5
Q
management
A
urgent referral to ophthalmology
artificial eye drops
topical antibiotics
6
Q
complication
A
corneal ulcers
