Red Eye Flashcards
1
Q
Dry Eyes
A
Bilateral visual blurring - gets worse as day goes on
Pain/soreness
Gritty-feeling in the eyes
Watery eyes
2
Q
Viral Conjunctivitis
A
Bilateral / Sequential Conjunctival hyperemia (redness) Tearing Watery discharge Highly contagious
3
Q
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
A
Unilateral Sudden onset Can spread to other eye in 2 days Matting of lids (waking up) Complete redness of conjunctiva Mucopurulent discharge
4
Q
Allergic Conjunctivitis
A
Bilateral
Sneezing
Blepharitis
Itching of eyes and/or roof of mouth
5
Q
Subconjunctivial Hemorrhage
A
Painless
Deep redness that stops at border of iris
6
Q
Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
A
Most common Tearing Burning Itching Rhinorrhea Thin watery discharge
7
Q
Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis
A
Year round symptoms
Household allergens