Ocular Rosacea Flashcards
1
Q
Ocular rosacea is most common in what race?
A
Caucasians
2
Q
Which gender is typically affected more?
A
Women
3
Q
Which gender typically has a more severe case of ocular rosacea?
A
Men
4
Q
Ocular rosacea affects what kind of glands?
A
Sebaceous glands - results in chronic ocular surface disease
-meibomian glands
5
Q
What are the typical symptoms of ocular rosacea?
A
Redness
Burning
FBS
Ocular irritation
6
Q
What are the common signs of ocular rosacea?
A
Papules of the cheek and forehead
Telangiectasia
Rhinophyma
Facial flushing - associated with triggers
7
Q
What are common conditions caused by ocular rosacea?
A
Phlyctenules (staph) Hordeola Blepharitis Chalazia Inspissated meibomian glands Corneal neo (greatest inferiorly) Dry eye syndrome
