Ophthalmology Flashcards
Eyelid mass on dog - ddx - malignant or benign?
Benign usually.
Adenoma, adenocarcinoma, papilloma, benign melanoma
Eyelid mass on cat - ddx - malignant or benign?
Malignant
SCC
What are two approaches to treating entropion?
- Hotz Celsus sx
- Eyelid tacking
A puppy presents with ectropion what is one easily implemented treatment?
Viscotears - lubrication
What are two abnormal exit points of eyelashes?
- through meiobium gland (Distchia)
- through palpebral conjunctiva (Ectopic cilia)
List 4 treatments for ectopic cilia
- plucking
- cryotherapy
- electrolysis
- transpalpebral resection
what is trichiasis?
normal eyelash in a normal position but rubbing on the surface of the cornea
What solution is suitable to clean a eyelid laceration?
Dilute betadine solution
not chlorhex or betadine scrub
What is normal IOP?
12-24mmHg
What does a hyper-reflective retina suggest?
thinning of the retina/degeneration or detachment
usu. chronic disease
what does a hypo-reflective retina suggest?
oedema, sub-retinal effusion (retinal detachment), cellular infiltrate, fibrosis
Usu. acute disease
How does a feline eyelid mass resection differ from a dog?
in dog - usu benign thus 1mm margin is appropriate.
in Cats - malignant - wide margins - eye enucleation
What concentration of betadine solution can be used to flush the eye?
1:100
What is ankyloblepharon?
delayed opening of eyelids in puppies or kittens (>10d).
Usu. secondary to infection.
How do you treat ankyloblepharon?
Bathing lids w/ warm saline and gently prise open.
Flush saline and tx. infection.
common cause of feline conjunctivitis
herpes
common cause of feline chemosis
chlamydia
common cause of canine conjunctivitis
allergic, FB, eyelid abnormality
What topical ABs are used to treat a 2nd staph infection in dogs?
Chloramphenicol, fusidic acid, neomycin, polymxin
name steroids used to treat follicular conjunctivitis
dexamethasone (Maxidex) potentiated prednisolone (predforte)
name a topical steroid given TID to tx conjunctivitis in dogs
hydrocortisone
List 3 drugs used to treat chlamydia in cats
Doxycycline
Azathioprine
Topical Chloramphenicol
What dose of famciclovir do you use to treat herpes associated with conjunctivitis and keratitis?
90mg/kg BID
what is dacryocystitis?
infection of the lacrimal system
what size catheter is used to flush the lacrimal system
22-24G nasolacrimal canula OR IV catheter w/ stylet removed
How many days should it take for an uncomplicated ulcer to heal?
4-7 days
Diagnosis of a superficial ulcer
fluorescein positive (no to minimal oedema)
List 4 arms of tx. of a superficial ulcer
- Remove inciting cause
- Protect w/ lubrication
- Protect from infection (Chloramphenicol, fusidic acid, triacin TID)
- Pain relief (systemic NSAIDs)
when does a superficial ulcer become an indolent ulcer?
if a superficial erosion has not healed in 7days
What is the difference between a primary and secondary indolent ulcer?
- Primary - result of a defect in the basement mb and epithelial cell adhesion/poor hemidesmosome formation
- Secondary - due to a underlying dz; eyelid deformity, ectopic cilia, KCS
How long does an indolent ulcer take to heal?
weeks - months
How frequently should you debride an ulcer w/ a Q-tip?
not more than q10d.
Diamond burr keratectomy can not be used for cats or dogs?
cats
Contraindications of a grid/punctate keratotomy
- infected/oedematous
- not in cats dt sequestrum formation risk
which ABs have toxicity to epithelialisation?
aminoglycosides
Common findings on CE assoc. w/ stromal ulcers
- oedema
- corneal vascularisation
- miosis
- hypopyon
- uveitis
How do you treat a stromal ulcer?
Surgical - conjunctival graft
Medical - sloughing of necrotic tissue and healing via vascularisation w/ aggressive ABs
Actions taken to medically treat a stromal ulcer
- Topical ABs (potent) - Ocuflox (Fluroquinalone) or gentamicin q1-2hs + triacin/fusidic acid if B-haemolytic Streps
- Systemic ABs - doxycycline
- Topical atropine 1 drop BID til pupil well dilated
- NSAIDs (systemic)
What bacteria are associated with a melting ulcer?
Pseudomonas, occ. B-haemolytic streps.
Use of topical corticosteroids on a stromal ulcer can lead to…
melting ulcer
List components of medical tx of melting ulcers
- ABs q2h Ocuflox + TID fusidic acid or chloramphenicol/Gentamicin
- Anticollagenase - serum in EDTA/ acetylcysteine
- Atropine BID (if reflex uveitis)
- Systemic ABs - doxycycline
- Systemic NSAIDs at MAX dose
CE of a descemetocoel shows what?
- cornea: oedema, vascularisation, non-staining defect
- secondary uveitis
- hypopyon
What reflexes test CN 5 and 7?
- palpebral and corneal
What CNs are tested w/ PLRs?
CN 2 and 3
What CN are tested by the menace response?
2 and 7
What CN are tested by the dazzle response?
CN 2
What is the normal schirmer tear test value?
> 15mm
what process typically causes miosis?
uveitis
what process typically causes mydriasis?
glaucoma