Red Eye Flashcards
Causes of red eye? (6)
Acute angle closure glaucoma, Anterior uveitis, Scleritis, Conjunctivitis, Subconjunctival haemorrhage, Corneal abrasion
Causes of anterior uveitis? (h: ABCS) (8)
Associated with HLA-B27 Ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile idiopathic Arthritis, psoriatic Arthritis, reactive Arthritis, Behcets disease Crohns disease Sarcoidosis, SLE
Presentation of anterior uveitis? (5)
Painful red eye, acute onset, photophobia, Blurred vision, Fixed oval pupil
Treatment of anterior uveitis?
Treat underlying cause,
Corticosteroids and cycloplegics
Causes of scleritis? (2)
Rheumatoid arthritis,
Sjogrens syndrome
Types of scleritis? (4)
Diffuse,
Nodular,
Necrotising,
Scleromalacia perforans
Presentation of scleritis? (3)
Painful red eye,
Pain worse on movement,
Diminished visual acuity
Treatment of scleritis?
Treat underlying cause,
NSAIDs,
Corticosteroids
Causes of conjunctivitis? (5 groups)
Bacterial:
- Staphylococcus,
- Streptococcus,
- Chlamydia trachomatis
Viral:
- Influenza
- HSV
- VZV
Allergic
Autoimmune
Occupational exposures
Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis?
Chloramphenicol
What is subconjunctival haemorrhage?
Bleed under the conjunctiva
Causes of subconjunctival haemorrhage? (h: ABCDE)
Acute, increased Blood pressure, Coughing, Disorder of coagulation, Eye trauma
Causes of corneal abrasion? (3)
Foreign body,
Contact lenses,
Tear insufficiency
Presentation of corneal abrasion? (4)
Pain,
Photophobia,
Increased lacrimation,
Sensation of foreign body
Investigation of corneal abrasion?
Fluorescein
