Ophthalmology Conditions Flashcards
Define the condition
Stye; (hordeolum)
inflammatory infection of a sebaceous gland or or follicles
Chalazion
a small, nonmalignant, localized swelling of the eyelid resulting from obstruction and retained secretions of the meibomian glands and sometimes accompanied by inflammation
Uveitis;
Uveitis is defined as inflammation of the uveal tract, which includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid
Anterior uveitis include?
iritis; iridocyclitis, cyclitis
Posterior uveitis
chorioretinitis
intermediate uveitis
vitritis
Acute uveitis presents as
Pain, generally developing over a few hours or days except in cases of trauma
Redness, Photophobia. Excessive tearing, Decreased vision
Keratitis
inflammation of the cornea
types of Conjunctivitis
bacterial, viral, allergic, neonatal
Keratoconjunctivitis
conjunctivitis with corneal involvement
Blepharitis
inflammation of the eyelids margins presenting as Redness and generalized swelling of eyelid
Dry eye symptoms;
can present as excessive tearing, excessive dryness, burning, redness, itching
Pterygium;
An abnormal mass of tissue arising from the conjunctiva ( inner canthus of the eye) to the cornea.
Leucocoria
a white pupil or white reflex, an abnormal white reflection from the retina instead of red reflection.
Ocular cysticercosis
infection of the eye due to infestion with larva form of tenia solium(its egg), (Taenia solium=pork tapeworm)