Nasolacrimal system disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Dye disappearance test
A
instill fluorescein, wait 5 minutes, then eval for asymmetric clearance
2
Q
Jones I test
A
- following dye disappearance
- attempt to recover fl from inferior meatus with cotton tipped applicator (no fl in 33% of normal)
3
Q
Jones II test
A
Jones I then irrigate saline
- dye recovery from nose indicated functional occlusion or NLD
- clear saline recovery indicates canalicular occlusion
4
Q
Canaliculitis tx
A
warm compress, probing and irrigation, canalicular curettage, incisions, debridement
-topical abx
