Ophthalmology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main types of conjunctivitis?
A
Bacterial
Viral
Allergic
2
Q
What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?
A
Red bloodshot eyes
Itchy eyes
Discharge from eye
Tender preauricular lymph nodes
3
Q
How does discharge differ between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis?
A
Bacterial: purulent discharge
Viral: clear discharge
4
Q
What are the causes of a painless red eye?
A
Conjunctivitis
Episcleritis
Subconjunctival haemorrhage
5
Q
What are the causes of a painful red eye?
A
Glaucoma Scleritis Corneal ulceration Foreign body Trauma
6
Q
How would you manage bacterial conjunctivitis?
A
Chloramphenicol eye drops
7
Q
What condition is neonatal conjunctivitis associated with?
A
Gonococcal infection
8
Q
How would you manage allergic conjunctivitis?
A
Antihistamines
Topical mast cell stabilisers