Keratitis Flashcards
1
Q
Bacterial causes
A
Staph aureus
If lenses - Pseudomonas
2
Q
Amoebic causes
A
acanthamoebic keratitis
3
Q
Viral
A
HS keratitis
4
Q
meaning same-day referral to an eye specialist is usually required to rule out
A
microbial keratitis
5
Q
Mx of keratitis
A
stop using contact lens until the symptoms have fully resolved
topical antibiotics
typically quinolones are used first-line
cycloplegic for pain relief
e.g. cyclopentolate
6
Q
Complication
A
Corneal ulcer
