RTS - eyes Flashcards
1
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Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva. It can become inflamed due to:
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- Bacterial infection
- Viral infection
- Allergy
2
Q
Differentiate between bacterial, viral and allergy
- eyes infected
- discharge
-pain
- symptoms associated
- duration
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3
Q
Treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis
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4
Q
Treatment for allergic conjunctivitis
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5
Q
Treatment for viral conjunctivitis
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- No specific tm
- Eye drops, hot cold compress
- Antihistamines for itching
6
Q
Practical/non pharm tips for eyes
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7
Q
Treatment for dry eyes
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8
Q
What is MD and treatment of it
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- Mascular degeneration
- Disorder of the mascula
- Age related
- Two types - dry or wet
9
Q
Sym and tm of blepharitis
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- Chronic inflammation of eyelids
- Effects both eyes
- Eyelids become scaly, red and flaky
10
Q
Sym and tm of stye
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- A red painful lump near eyelid, sore and irritating
- Cause usually bacterial infection
11
Q
How to apply eye drops
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12
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Red flag symptoms for eyes
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- Pain in the eye
- Treatment failure
- Eye or head injury
- Pupils look unusual
- Upper eyelid drooping
