Red eye Flashcards
1
Q
acute angle closure glaucoma features
A
severe pain (may be ocular or headache)
decreased visual acuity, patient sees haloes
semi-dilated pupil
hazy cornea
2
Q
anterior uveitis
A
acute onset
pain
blurred vision and photophobia
small, fixed oval pupil, ciliary flush
3
Q
scleritis
A
severe pain (may be worse on movement) and tenderness
may be underlying autoimmune disease e.g. rheumatoid arthritis
4
Q
conjunctivitis
A
purulent discharge if bacterial, clear discharge if viral
5
Q
subjunctival haemorrhage
A
trauma or cough
6
Q
Endophthalmitis
A
typically red eye, pain and visual loss following intraocular surgery