Lids, lashes, and adnexa pt 2 Flashcards
how often does staphlococcal bleph occur on eye eyelids and conj
eye lids: 100%
conj: 75%
what is the most common pathogen involved in lid infections
staph aureus
what are the symptoms of acute staph bleph
sudden onset unilateral associted w/ ocular surface findings worsening in 24-48hrs, gone in a week no pain, just discomfort/irritaion
what are the clinical ocular findings of acute staph bleph
- infl/hyperemia at lid margins
- collarettes at lash base
- conjunctival hyperemia
- burning or fb sensation from interaction btwn tear film and s aureus toxin
- vision, pupils, EOMS unaffected
what are the symptoms of chronic staph bleph
- present for a long period of times (months to years)
- bilateral
- assoicated w/ other lid probs
- history of recurrent “bumps and lumps:
- symptoms less severe, vague, or could be absent
- more common in aging population
what are the clinical ocular findings of chronic staph bleph
- collarettes at base of lashes
- thickening (tyalosis) and ulceration of lid margin bc of repeated infl, hordeola, chalazia, madarosis, poliosis,
- rosettes: dilated vessels at the ssurface of the lid margin
- dry eye of fb sensation
what is the manageemt of staph bleph
- warm compresses (loosen collarettes, 2x/day for 5-6 days about 10 min each time)
- lid scrubs (to remove collarettes, clear debris and some bact) (ocusoft&theratears or johnson and johnson diluted) 5-6 days
- artificial lubricants
- dscontinue any eye makeup products
in chronic cases of staph, how is the management different
- add ophthalmic meds (antibiotics, a broad spectrum to kill gram positive and gram negative)
- bacitracin/polysporin - lid hygiene aggresively, then taper off
- if very chronic, may need oral antibiotics (tetracycline family)
- artifical tears
- steroids reduce lid inflammation but also immuno suppress( max one week)
what is seborrheic blepharitis
what can cause this
commonly encountered
involves scalp, face, and brow area
hormones, ifection, stress, nutirion may play a role
what are the symptoms of seborrhic bleph
asymptomatic to burning
fb sensation
bilateral involvement
what are the clinical characteristics of seborrheic bleph
greasy scales, no lid infl (no hyperemia or thickening)
- collaretes in middle of lashes
- no lid margin ulcerations
what is the managaement of seborrheic bleph
warm compresses lid hygiene w/ baby shampoo hair/scalp treatment w/ selenuium sulfide disontinue makeup follow up 2-4 wks
when can angular blepharitis be found
common in the elderly
frequent in dry, warmer climates
assoicated w/ alcoholics
cause is more staph aureus and moraxella
what does angular bleph look like
maceration (skin is softened) and cracked (excoriation) /infectin of outer/inner anthus=> usually temporal side lateral area
- usually recurrent
- may be assciated w/ eczema
what is the management for angular bleph
- topical antibiotics for staph infections
- zinc sulphate if moraxella is cuasative agent
- treatment for 7-10 days
- discontinue cosmetics