Ophthalmology Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three main types of conjunctivitis?

A

Bacterial
Viral
Allergic

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2
Q

What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?

A

Red bloodshot eyes
Itchy eyes
Discharge from eye
Tender preauricular lymph nodes

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3
Q

How does discharge differ between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis?

A

Bacterial: purulent discharge
Viral: clear discharge

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4
Q

What are the causes of a painless red eye?

A

Conjunctivitis
Episcleritis
Subconjunctival haemorrhage

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5
Q

What are the causes of a painful red eye?

A
Glaucoma 
Scleritis 
Corneal ulceration 
Foreign body
Trauma
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6
Q

How would you manage bacterial conjunctivitis?

A

Chloramphenicol eye drops

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7
Q

What condition is neonatal conjunctivitis associated with?

A

Gonococcal infection

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8
Q

How would you manage allergic conjunctivitis?

A

Antihistamines

Topical mast cell stabilisers

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