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Keratitis Flashcards

1
Q

What is keratitis?

A

Inflammation of the cornea

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2
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How does keratitis present?

A

Painful eye
Blurred vision
Photophobia
Watery eye

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3
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What can cause keratitis?

A

Bacterial
Herpes simplex
Marginal

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4
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Who commonly gets bacterial keratitis?

A

Contact lens users

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5
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How is bacterial keratitis managed?

A

High frequency antibiotic eye drops

Avoid contact lens’

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6
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Which strains of herpes simplex can cause keratitis?

A

HSV1

HSV2

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7
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How is herpes keratitis managed?

A

Topical aciclovir

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8
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What is marginal keratitis?

A

Inflammatory ulcer caused by blepharitis

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9
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How is marginal keratitis manage?

A

Steroid drops

Antibiotics

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10
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What is key about keratitis management?

A

Delay in treatment may result in loss of sight so refer for same day ophthalmology assessment

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11
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What is seen on fluorescein staining in herpes keratitis?

A

Dendritic ulcer

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