Ophthalmology - INFECTIVE KERATITIS Flashcards
1
Q
What is infective keratitis also known as? [1]
A
Herpes Keratitis
2
Q
Ketartitis is the inflammation of what part of the eye? [1]
A
Cornea
3
Q
What are the common causes of keratitis? [5]
A
- Viral (herpes)
- Bacterial
- Fungal
- Contact Lense Acute Red Eye
- Exposure keratitis
4
Q
What organisms can cause bacterial keratits? [2]
A
- Pseudomonas
- Staphylococcus
5
Q
What organisms can cause fungal keratits? [2]
A
- Candida
- Aspergillus
6
Q
What layer of the cornea is most commonly affected by herpes keratitis? [1]
A
Epithelial layer
7
Q
What are the presenting symptoms of keratitis? [6]
A
- Painful red eye
- Photophobia
- Vericles around eye
- Foreign body sensation
- Watering Eye
- Reduced visual acuity
8
Q
How do we diagnosis keratitis? [3]
A
Presence of dentritic corneal ulcer under slit lamp examination with flourescein staining
9
Q
How can we determine the cause of keratits? [1]
A
Corneal swab / scarpings for culture and PCR
10
Q
What is the management of keratitis? [4]
A
Urgent referral for same-day assessment by ophthalmologist:
- Aciclovir
- Ganciclovir eye gel
- Topical steroids (if stromal keratitis)
- Corneal transplant if scarring occurs
