Ophthalmology Flashcards
1
Q
neonatal conjunctivitis
A
Gonococcal - Day 1
Bacteria (staph, strep, haemophilus) - Day 4-6
Chlamydia - Day 8-12
Herpes - Day 7-14
2
Q
What is Epiphora?
What are the causes?
A
Water discharging eye
Blocked tear duct
Corneal irritation (from FB or lashes)
Congenital glaucoma
3
Q
What is amblyopia?
Causes?
Mx
A
“lazy eye”; decrease visual acuity as interruption of normal visual development
Strabismus
Refractive
Deprivation; cataract, ptosis
Glasses
Cataract correction
Stimulate visual development in amblyopic eye (occlude better eye) PEDIG studies or use Atropine
4
Q
What is viral keratoconjunctivitis risk?
A
risk of developing corneal ulceration