Red Eye Flashcards
1
Q
what is a chalazion?
A
sterile inflam of an meibomian gland
2
Q
what is preseptal cellulitis?
A
cellulitis periorbitally
3
Q
causes of conjunctivitis
A
allergic
bacterial
viral
4
Q
what eye conditions caused by autoimmune disease?
A
scleritis
5
Q
chemical eye injury worry about what kind of chem?
A
alkali
6
Q
contact lens wearer predispose to what eye condition?
A
bacterial keratosis
7
Q
what causes dendritic ulcers on eyes?
A
herpes simplex virus
8
Q
hypopyon is what?
A
pus in anterior chamber
9
Q
long term steroids for eye can cause?
A
glaucoma, increased IOP
10
Q
what is blepharitis?
A
inflammation of eyelids
