Ophthalmology 11 - Corneal Abrasions + Herpes Keratitis Flashcards
1
Q
common causes of corneal abrasion
A
contact lenses foreign bodies finger nails eyelashes entropion
2
Q
risk of contact lens corneal abrasion
A
pseudomonas infection
3
Q
presentation of corneal abrasion
A
history of lenses or foreign body painful red eye watering eye blurring vision photophobia
4
Q
diagnosing corneal abrasion
A
fluorescein stain
slit lamp
5
Q
management of corneal abrasions
A
analgesia lubricating eye drops abx eye drops (chloramphenicol) review in a week cyclopentolate
heal in 2-3 days if simple
6
Q
keratitis define
A
inflammation of cornea
7
Q
causes of keratitis
A
viral - herpes simplex bacterial - pseudo, staph fungal - candida, aspergillus contact lens acute red eye exposure keratitis
8
Q
complications of keratitis
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stromal necrosis, vascularisation, scarring, corneal scarring
9
Q
presentation of herpes keratitis
A
painful red eye photophobia vesicles foreign body sensation watering eye reduced acuity
10
Q
diagnosing herpes keratitis
A
fluorescein stain - dendritic corneal ulcer
slit lamp exam
corneal swab or scraping for viral PCR
11
Q
management of herpes keratitis
A
aciclovir
ganciclovir
topical steroids
v bad
corneal transplant
