Opthamology

Question 1

List two examinations you can do in the practice to assess a red eye

Answer 1

snellen acuity
pupil size and reaction to light
visual fields
preauricular lymph nodes
facial rash?
systemically well? baseline obs

Question 2

List four differentials for red, painful eye tjay warrants same-day referral

Answer 2

Corneal ulcer/keratitis
Corneal foreign body
Anterior uveitis= iritis
Scleritis
Acute angle glaucoma
Bacterial conjunctivitis
Trauma
Chemical injury

Question 3

List thee differentials for red eye that can be managed in primary care

Answer 3

ectropian
blepharitis= itchy eyelids
conjunctivitis
dry eyes
corneal abrasion
sub-conjunctival haemorrhage
episcleritis