Test 4 Reverse Flashcards
Inflammation of the eyelidS. aureus or epidermidisSeborrheicFrom direct bacterial infection & response against bacterial toxins Delayed hypersensitivity rxns to bacterial antigens
Anterior blepharitis
Inflammation of eyelidsDysfunction of meibomian glands
Posterior blepharitis
- Burning2. Itching3. Foreign body senstaion4. Crusting of the eye lashes5. Erythematous lid margins6. Scaling lids
S/S blepharitis
- Rosacea2. Eczema3. Prior lid injury
Risk factors of blepharitis
Usually bilateral may be asymmetric1. Lid erythema2. Lid telangiectasia3. Oily collerettes base of lashes4. Papules5. Pustules w/ rosacea
What would you see with slit lamp exam of blepharitis?
- Warm compresses 2x/day2. Eyelid scrubs after compresses3. Anterior - Topical abx if infected (erythromicin/bacitracin)Posterior - oral doxycyline
Tx blepharitis
Blowout FxOccurs with blunt force trauma to globe or orbital rim
What is the most common orbital Fx?
Medial wall & orbital floor-lamina papyracea
What is the weakest area for orbital Fx?
Blunt trauma1. Diplopia on upgaze2. Periorbital ecchymosis & edema3. Anesthesia of maxillary teeth & upper lip4. Step off deformity over infraorbital ridge5. Orbital crepitus
S/S Blowout Fx
- Plain skull XR w/ Waters & Caldwell views2. Teardrop sign CT scan needed to Dx & determine extent of damage (coronal & sagittal views)
How to Dx blowout Fx?
Surgery for persistent diplopia & endopthalmitisRefer
Tx blowout Fx
Aging1. Trauma2. Metabolic disorders3. Infections (rubella)4. Medications5. Congenital problems
MCC of cataracts & other causes ?
cataracts
What is the MCC of blindness in the world?
Changes in the lens protein affects how the lens refracts light, reducing clarity & visual acuityMay cause color to turn yellow, green, brown or white
What causes cataracts?
- Painless blurry vision or vision loss2. Glare3. Myopia4. Monocular diplopia5. Absent red reflex6. Leukoria
S/S cataracts
- Surgery w/ intraocular lens implantMay just remove it w/o implantRefer
How to Tx cataracts?
Idiopathic, sterile chronic granulomatous inflammation of the meibomian gland caused by a foreign body reaction to sebum
What is a chalazion?
- Chronic process of that results from an inflammatory foreign body reaction to sebum2. Blockage of normal drainage glands, especially at at the eyelid margin3. Blepharitis, acne rosacea or hordeolum may contribute to development
What causes chalazion?
- Nontender, palpable localized swelling2. Swelling points to the conjunctival surface3. No signs of inflammation
Dx chalazion
- Warm compresses and lid scrubsIf recurrent - refer for incision & curettage
Tx chalazion
Adenovirus1. BacterialStreptococcus pneumoniaeHaemophilus influenzaStaphloccus aureusNeisseria gonorrheaChlamydia trachomatis2. ViralHerpes simplex virus type 1 and 2Picornaviruses3. Allergies4. Chemical5. Irritative
What is the MCC of acute conjunctivitis, & others?
KidsAdults usually get viral
Who more commonly gets bacterial conjunctivitis?
Bacterial/viral1. Reduced host defenses & external contamination2. Leukocyte or lymphocytic inflammatory cascade leading to an attraction of read and white blood cells to the area. Allergic 1. Type 1 immune response to an allergen2. The allergen binds to a mast cell and crosslinking to IgE occurs3. Mast cell degranulation and initiation of the inflammatory cascade4. Releases histamines from mast cells and other mediators5. Histamine and bradykinin stimulate nociceptors resulting in itching, vasodilation, rednessand conjunctical injection.
Pathophysiology of Conjunctivitis
- Foreign body sensation2. Burning3. Itching4. Photophobia5. URI6. Family member with same symptoms7. Tearing8. H/o cold sores9. Crusting10. Lids stuck shut in the morning11. Hyperemia12. Pseudoptosis13. Preauricular LAD
S/S Conjuncitivits
- Rapid adenovirus immunoassay kit2. Bacterial or viral culture
Dx conjuncitivitis
Self limiting 10-14 daysIf Tx - 1-3 daysBroad specturm topical abx
Tx of bacterial conjuncitivits
Oral tetracylcine, doxycylcine, erythromicin or azithromycin Topical ointments of drops used
Tx of chlamydial conjuncitivitis
- Artificial tears2. Cool compressesAcyclovir if herpes
Tx of viral conjuncivitis
- Topical antihistamines2. Short course of topical steroids
Tx of allergic conjunctivitis
Lid stuck shut in morningLess itching
Good sign for bacterial conjunctivitis
- Preauricular LAD 2. Subconjunctival hemorrhage 3. Punctate keratopathy4. Photophobia
Good signs for viral conjuncitivitis
- Intense itching2. Chemosis3. Thick stringy mucus4. Conjunctival papilla
Good signs for allergic conjuncitivitis
- Sudden onset 2. Foreign body sensation3. Photophobia4. Excessive tearing5. Blepharospasm6. Blurry vision7. Pain worse with eye movement
S/S corneal abrasion
- Remove foreign body2. Anesthetic eye drop3. Topical abx (Tobramycin)4. NSAIDNo patching, no contacts
Tx corneal abrasion
P. aeruginosa
What ulcers can contacts cause?
- Contact lenses2. HIV3. Trauma4. Ocular surface disease5. Ocular surgery6. Age7. Gender 8. Smoking9. Low socioeconomic class, poor hygiene
Risk factors for corneal ulcers
- Staphylococcus sp, Pseudomonas2. Fungi - Fusarium3. Amoeba - Acanthamoeba4. Herpes simplex, Varicella-Zoster5. Idiopathic6. Neurotrophic keratitis7. Exposure keratitis8. Severe dry eyes9. Severe allergic disease
Common causes of corneal ulcers
- Pain2. Photophobia3. Tearing4. Decreased/blurred vision5. Erythema of eyelid and conjunctiva6. Circum-corneal injection7. Purulent or watery discharge8. Foreign body sensation
S/S corneal ulcer
- Broad spectrum abx - usually ciproIf contact lens wearer - fluoroquinolone 2. Cycloplegic eye dropsRefer
Tx of corneal ulcer
Inflammation of lacrimal glandMay be primary inflammatory condition of secondary1. Mumps2. Measles3. Influenza
Dacryoadenitis & when is it commonly seen in kids?
- Autoimmune diseases - Sjorgen syndrome, Sarcoidosis, Tumor2. Rare caused by staphyloccus, aures, Nesseria gonorrhea or streptococci3. Mumps, mononucleosis, influenza and herpes zoster
Causes of dacryoadenitis
- Unilateral eye pain2. Redness3. Swelling over lateral 1/3 upper eyelid4. Tearing or discharge
S/S dacryoadenitis
- Inflammatory - Refer to ophthalmologist for treatment pseudo tumor cerebri2. Viral - Cool compresses to swelling, NSAIDs PRN3. Bacterial or infectiousmild to moderate amoxicillin/clavulanate or cephalexinModerate to severeHospitalize treat according to causative organism
Tx of dacryoadenitis
Eversion of lower eyelid Relaxation of the orbicularis oculi muscle or degeneration of the lid fascia
What is ectropion caused by?
- Previous surgery, trauma, chemical burn or seventh nerve palsy2. Excessive tearing3. Corneal abrasion from eyelashes4. Foreign body sensation
S/S ectropion
- Artificial tears & lubricant2. Bacitracin/erythromycin3. Warm compress4. Tape lid into placeRefer for surgery
Tx of ectropion
Onward turning of the lower eyelid 1. Due to age related laxity of the lower eyelid muscles and degeneration of the lid fascia2. Can also be caused by birth defect (Down’s Syndrome), facial palsy & scar tissue of conjunctiva and tarsus
What is entropion caused by?
- Eye irritation2. Foreign body sensation3. Tearing redness4. Conjunctival injection5. Blepharospasm
S/S entropion
- Artificial tears & lubricants2. Surgical repair
Tx of entropion
- Pain, worse with eye movement (significant relief with topical anesthetic)2. Foreign body sensation (relieved by topical anesthetic)3. Photophobia4. Tearing5. Redness
S/S corneal foreign body
- Topical anesthetic2. Remove FB3. If rust ring is present must completely removed4. Tx w/ abxPts w/ intraocular foreign body need immediate referral
Tx corneal foreign body
Glaucoma
What is the 2nd leading cause of blindness?
Inc. intraocular pressure causing optic nerve damageOpen- angle: Neurodegenerative condition from dysfunction of aqueous humor Angle closure: restricted flow of aqueous humor
Cause of glaucoma
- Usually asymptomatic early2. FH diabetes or glaucoma3. Halos around lights
S/S open angle glaucoma
- Halos around lights2. Aching eye/brow pain3. HA4. N&V5. Dec. vision 6. Eye redness7. Use of sulfa based drugs
S/S closed angle glaucoma
- IOP >212. Loss of rim tissue on optic disc3. Enlarged cup to disc ratio or asymmetric cup to disc
Dx open angle glaucoma
- Reduced visual acuity2. Hyperemia3. Elevated IOP4. Corneal edema5. Dilated fixed pupil6. Shallow anterior chamber
Dx closed angle glaucoma
- Reduction of aqueous production beta-adrenergic drops timolol or levobunolol contraindicated in asthma and cardiac conduction defects.Alpha-adrenergic agonists apraclonidine and brimonidine.2. Laser trabeculectomy
Tx of open angle glaucoma
Medical Emergency!!!1. Reduce IOP and break the angle closureBeta-adrenergic dropsTopical Streoids drops Prednisilone acetate 1% Alpha-adrenergic agonistsCarbonic anhydrase inhibitor acetazolamide 500 mg2. Hyperosmotic agents when pressures are very high3. Laser peripheral iridotomy used to relieve pressure in iris
Tx closed angle glaucoma
Angle closure 1. Cycloplegia (atropine 1% BID to TID2. IV hyperosmotic agents3. IV steroids (methylprednisione250 mg QID) Refer - emergency
Tx glaucoma caused by Topiramate or sulfonamide
S. aureusMeibomian glandTx w/ warm compress
What bacteria causes Hordeolum & what is infected?
Adults1. Diabetes2. Blepharitis 3. Seborrhea4. High serum lipids
Who is at inc. risk of Hordeolum?
- Acute pain or tenderness eyelid2. Erythematous eyelid3. Pustule on eyelid4. Hyperemia5. Eyelid bump6. Eyelid swelling7. Previous eye surgery or eyelid surgery8. Rosacea or blepharitis
S/S hordeolum
- Palpate lid for eyelid nodule2. Visual examination for blocked meibomian gland3. Eyelid swelling4. Localized eyelid tenderness
Dx hordeolum
preseptal cellulitisTx w/ cephalexin & refer
What should you consider if there is periorbital erythema & warm edema?
- Warm compresses 10 minutes QID with lid massage over nodule2. Eyelid scrubs3. Abx maybeIf no improvement after 3-4 weeks refer to an ophthalmologist curettage and drainage
Tx hordeolum
Post injury accumulation of blood in the aqueous humor of the anterior chamber Inc. intraocular pressures REFER - Medical Emergency
Hyphema
anterior aspect of ciliary body
What is the most common site of bleeding w/ hyphema?
- Blunt or penetrating trauma, intraocular surgery2. Vision loss3. Eye pain4. N&V5. Blurry vision6. Vision loss (is it changing over time?)7. Medications w/ anticoagulation properties
S/S hyphema
- Blood/clot in anterior chamber2. R/O ruptured globe3. Measure IOPScreen black & mediterranean Pts for sickle cell
Dx hyphema
- Avoid ASA & NSAIDS2. Bedrest or limited activity3. Elevate head of head to allow blood to settle4. Eye shield either metal or plastic (do not patch)5. Atropine 1% BID to TID6. Acetaminophen only
Tx of hyphema
Macular Degeneration
What is the leading cause of blindness in industrialized nations?
- Age2. FH3. Smoking4. Previous cataract surgery5. ARMS2/HTRA1
Risk Factors of Macular Degeneration
- Gradual loss of central vision2. Drusen’s3. Macular retinal pigment epithelial changes4. Variable vision loss 5. Amsler Grid changes
S/S non-exudative macular degeneration
- Severe vision loss2. Choroidal neovascularization noted on fundus examination3. Drusen and subretinal fluid or retinal pigment epithelium detachment4. Disciform scar
S/S exudative macular degeneration