Red eye 1 Flashcards
What condition causes a patient to complain of redness, itching, and foreign body sensation with discharge ranging from watery to hyperpurulent
Conjunctivitis
What is the Red eye triad of Conjunctivitis?
Red eye, no pain, no vision loss
What kind of infection are the majority of conjunctivitis cases diagnosed as?
Viral infection via adenovirus
How long is a patient with conjunctivitis contagious for?
1-2 weeks
What is the most common cause of Allergic conjunctivitis?
Hayfever
What is inflammation of the lacrimal sac caused by obstruction of nasolacrimal duct called?
Dacryocystitis
What is inflammation of lacrimal gland called?
Dacryoadenitis
What involves red eye, pain, and variable vision change?
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
What is another name for Keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
Dry eye syndrome
Who is more prone to acquiring Keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
adult women (95%)
What are the symptoms of Keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
Gritty foreign body sensation, burning, dryness, photophobia, decreased Visual acuity
What is the syndrome called when there is immune destruction of exocrine glands, particularly salivary & lacrimal?
Sjogren’s Syndrome
Which type of Sjogren’s syndrome occurs without systemic CT disorder?
Primary
Which type of Sjogren’s syndrome occurs with a systemic CT disorder, most commonly RA, also w/ SLE & Polymyositis?
Secondary
What is the Red Eye Triad of Episcleritis?
Red eye, Pain, no change in vision
