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1
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when is bacterial conjunctivitis a worry?

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in neonates

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causative organisms of neonate bacterial conjunctivitis

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staph aureus
neisseria gonorrhoea
chlamydia trachomatis

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causative organisms in other age groups outside neonates of bacterial conjunctivitis

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staph aureus
strep pneumonia
H. influenza (especially children)

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presentation of bacterial conjunctivitis

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morning crust (yellow discharge)
difficulty opening eye
rapid onset
gritty eye (BUZZWORD)

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diagnosis of bacterial conjunctivitis

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swab

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management of bacterial conjunctivitis

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topical antibiotic e.g. chloramphenicol qds
fusidic acid for staph aureus
gentamicin for gram -ve

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7
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what does chloramphenicol treat?

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most bacteria except pseudomonas aeruginosa

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two ways of delivering chloramphenicol?

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drops (need to be stored in the fridge)

ointment (difficult to see through)

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9
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when should you avoid chloramphenicol?

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history of aplastic anaemia

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action of chloramphenicol

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inhibits peptidyl transferase enzymes (stops bacterial protein being made)

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what is chloramphenicol bactericidal to?

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strep

haemophilus

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what is chloramphenicol bacteriostatic to?

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staph

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13
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side effects of chloramphenicol

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allergy
irreversible aplastic anaemia
grey baby syndrome (neonatal liver cannot cope)

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14
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what gram negatives is gentamicin used against in bacterial conjunctivitis?

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coliforms

pseudomonas

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15
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what can neisseria gonorrhoeae additionally present with in bacterial conjunctivitis?

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lid swelling
globe tenderness
conjunctival chemosis

this can lead to corneal ulceration and perforation (URGENT referral)

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16
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causes of viral conjunctivitis

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adenovirus (pink eye)
herpes simplex
herpes zoster

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presentation of viral conjunctivitis

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sudden onset and rapidly progressive
can be bilateral due to contagious and spreading to other eye
watery
pain
pre-auricular nodes
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18
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what hygiene should be exercised in viral conjunctivitis?

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strict hand hygiene
no sharing of towels

this is because it is highly contagious

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diagnosis of viral conjunctivitis

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swab

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presentation of adenoviral conjunctivitis

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red and inflamed eye
watery discharge (bacterial is stickier)
often history of URTI

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management of adenoviral conjunctivitis

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antibiotics only used if risk of secondary infection

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presentation of herpes simplex conjunctivitis

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vesicles on conjunctiva and eyelids

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describe herpes zoster conjunctivitis

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reactivation of V1, V2 and/or V3 (herpes zoster ophthalmicus)

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management of herpes zoster conjunctivitis

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acyclovir to minimise risk of post-hepatic neuralgia

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management of viral conjunctivitis

A

topical lubricant e.g. hypromellose (aim for preservative free as if the patient is using this 4-6 times a day then there is risk of irritation)
acyclovir for herpes zoster

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presentation of chlamydial conjunctivitis

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chronic history
low grade red eye
follicles on inner eyelid (grains of rice)
discharge
pre-auricular lymphadenopathy
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27
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when to consider chlamydial conjunctivis

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unresponsive to treatment

bilateral in young adults (contact tracing required)

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management of chlamydial conjunctivitis

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topical oxytetracycline as risk of subtarsal scarring (+ oral azithromycin if genital infection)

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29
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what to think in follicular conjunctivitis?

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chlamydial conjunctivitis

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30
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presentation of allergic conjunctivitis

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itch
watery
bilateral

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31
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management of allergic conjunctivitis

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allergen avoidance
topical antihistamines
once stabilised use mast cell stabilisers e.g. sodium cromoglycate

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32
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define episcleritis

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inflammation of the thin vascular sheet between the conjunctiva and sclera

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33
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who is episcleritis common in?

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patients with collagen-vascular disease such as RA, sarcoidosis and IBD

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34
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management of episcleritis

A

NSAIDs

topical lubricants

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35
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define acute anterior uveitis (iridocyclitis)

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inflammation of the iris and ciliary body

36
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presentation of acute anterior uveitis (iridocyclitis)

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sudden onset of pain (can radiate to brow and exacerbated by focusing on a near object)
red eye and hyperaemia at limbus
photophobia (BUZZWORD)
smaller pupil, ptosis due to local tissue swelling
blurred vision
if significant inflammation then a hypopyon can form

37
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what to do if it is a first presentation of acute anterior uveitis (iridocyclitis)

A

refer

38
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what is acute anterior uveitis (iridocyclitis) linked to?

A

HLA-B27 (if multiple presentations do AI screen)

39
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management of acute anterior uveitis (iridocyclitis)

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mydriatics (cycloplegia e.g. cyclopentolate hydrochloride)= dilates pupil reducing risk of it getting stuck to the eye
steroids e.g. dexamethasone to reduce inflammation

40
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define blepharitis

A

inflammation of eyelids, usually a chronic condition affecting both eyes

41
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presentation of blepharitis

A

redness around eyelid margins

patients complain of gritty eyes

42
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why should bacterial keratitis be referred?

A

it eats the eyeball and can cause perforation

43
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define keratitis

A

infection of the cornea

44
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presentation of bacterial keratitis

A

loss of clear appearance

hypopyon

45
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what is bacterial keratitis associated with?

A

other corneal pathology

wearing contacts lenses (swimming or sleeping)

46
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diagnosis of bacterial keratitis

A

corneal scrap for microscopy

47
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management of bacterial keratitis

A

hourly drops (including at night so may need to admit)

48
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examples of drops used in bacterial keratitis

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  • 4-quinolone (oflaxacin)= gram -ve including coliforms, pseudomonas and H. influenza
  • gentamicin and cefuroxime= gram +ve and -ve
49
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what can UVB exposure cause?

A

keratitis

50
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causes of viral keratitis

A

herpes (HSV)

adenovirus

51
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what does hepatic keratitis present with?

A

dendritic ulcer (branching)

52
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diagnosis of hepatic keratitis?

A

fluorescence to show missing epithelium where virus is

53
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presentation of hepatic keratitis

A

pain

recurrence can lead to reduced corneal sensation (vision)

54
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management of hepatic keratitis

A

must use steroids with acyclovir/ ganciclovir as can cause corneal melt and perforation
can use topical anaesthetic for examination but do not repeat as toxic

55
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presentation of adenoviral keratitis

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bilateral
follows URTI
contagious
can affect vision

56
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management of adenoviral keratitis

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topical antibiotics only to prevent secondary infection

steroids to tame immune reaction

57
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fungal keratitis causes

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acanthamoeba (pseudomonas aeruginosa)

moraxella

58
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what is fungal keratitis associated with?

A

wearing contacts
younger patients
chronic history
those who work outside

59
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presentation of fungal keratitis

A

extreme pain

more defined hypopyon

60
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diagnosis of fungal keratitis

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culture of contact lens and microscopy

61
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management of fungal keratitis

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urgent referral

topical anti-fungal e.g. natamycin

62
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define orbital cellulitis

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pus in the orbit

63
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what can orbital cellulitis lead to?

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can lead to compartment syndrome and proptosis

64
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presentation of orbital cellulitis

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pain, especially on eye movements as muscle are close to inflammation
paranasal sinusitis (ethmoid)
pyrexia
history of URTI
well demarcated erythema around the orbit

65
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diagnosis of orbital cellulitis

A

CT to show orbital abscesses

66
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secondary causes of orbital cellulitis

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infected chalazion (cyst on eyelid due to blocked duct)
dacryocystitis
67
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two types of orbital cellulitis

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pre-septal (compresses optic nerve)

orbital (does not compress optic nerve)

68
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causative organisms in orbital cellulitis

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large spectrum of microorganisms so manage with broad spectrum antibiotics

69
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management of orbital cellulitis

A

broad spectrum antibiotics

abscess may require drainage

70
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define endophthalmitis

A

infection of the inside of the eye

71
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cause of endophthalmitis

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almost always post surgery (return 2-3 days after with pain)

endogenous (septicaemia)

72
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presentation of endophthalmitis

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pain
decreasing vision (lost in 48 hours and irreversible)
very red eye

73
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causative organisms of endophthalmitis

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commensals e.g. staph epidermidis

74
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diagnosis of endophthalmitis

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aqueous/vitreous for culture

75
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management of endophthalmitis

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antibiotic injections into vitreous under LA (amikain/ceftazidime/ vancomycin)
topical antibiotics
systemic antibiotics

76
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define chorioretinitis

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inflammation of the choroid and retina

77
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cause of chorioretinitis in AIDS

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CMV

78
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cause of chorioretinitis in immunosuppressed

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HSV (or when run down/tired)

79
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two parasitic causes of chorioretinitis

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toxoplasmosis
toxocara canis (worms)
80
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where does toxoplasmosis come from?

A

cats
raw meat
mother to foetus (IgG)

81
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presentation of toxoplasmosis

A

flu-like illness
cyst forming
macula scarred

reactivation in later life can affect vision

82
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what do you get toxocara canis from?

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cats

dogs

83
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describe toxocara canis

A

unable to replicate so remains as larvae

reactivate and produce granulomas

84
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diagnosis of parasitic choriretinitis

A

serology

85
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define dacrocystitis

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stagnation of the drainage of the lacrimal duct

86
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what does dacrocystitis lead to?

A

occlusion of the sac causing swelling due to excess fluid and a secondary infection

87
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management of dacrocystitis

A

penicillin

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