Red eye Flashcards
symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis
sticky, purulent discharge
bilateral, sequential
gritty, uncomfortables
symptoms’ of viral conjunctivitis
watery, steaming
bilateral
pre-auricular lymphadenopathy
subconjunctival haemorrhage symptoms and tx
asymptomatic - but looks scary (red)
high BP
treat with anticoagulants
cornea ulcer (keratitis) cause
contact lenses
corneal ulcer (keratitis) symptoms
very light sensitive
not visible to naked eye
what is bells phenomenon
outwards and upwards movement of eye when tries to close
first aid management of facial nerve palsy
tape eye close
generous lubrication
optometrist
what is the most important barrier to intra orbital infection
orbital septum
(peri) orbital cellulitis phases
preseptal cellulitis
orbital cellulitis
preseptal cellulitis symptoms
white eye
unchanged vision
full range eye movement
reactive pupils
orbital cellulitis presentation
red, injected eye
blurred, reduced vision
restricted eye movement
pupil sluggish, non reactive