opthalmology Flashcards
1
Q
what are red flag pointers for red eye?
A
always test and record vision
beware the unilateral red eye
conjunctivitis is almost always bilateral\irritated eyes are often dry
never use steroids if herpes simplex is suspected
a penetrating eye injury is an emergency
consider an intraocular foreign body
beware herpes zoster opthalmicus if the eye is involved
irregular pupils: think iritis, injury, surgery
never pad a discharging eye
refer patients with eyelid ulcers
if there is a corneal abrasion look for a foreign body
