The Eye Flashcards
What can the red eye be caused by ?
Allergies
Dry Eyes
Conjunctivitis
Eye injury
Eye formulation
Eye lid infections
Glaucoma
Contact lenses
Questions to ask
Onset and duration
If both eyes are infected
Visual changes
Discharge
Headache
Contact Lenses
Any history of eye conditions
Any recent illnesses
Red Flag symptoms
Eye pain
Loss of vision
Foreign body in the eye
Sensitivity to light
severe headache
What is conjunctivitis ?
Also known as pink eye
common eye disorder
could be bacterial or viral
Signs and symptoms of conjunctivitis
Eyes difficult to open with a sticky discharge indicates bacterial conjunctivitis
Redness, watering and gritty sensation indicates Viral conjunctivitis
Unilateral or bilateral
Treatment of viral conjunctivitis
Prescribe a topical antihistamine. Eg Xylometazoline - P med
Dual action mast cell stabilizer. Eg sodium cromoglycate - POM
Mast cell stabilizer - azelastine - POM
Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
Chloramphenicol eye drops - otc
Fusidic Acid - POM
What is HSV ?
An infection caused by the virus HSV. There are two types of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): HSV-1 -usually causes blisters around the mouth and lips. HSV-2 - usually causes blisters around the genitals and rectum
Symptoms of HSV
Acute red eye
Eye pain
Photophobia
Tearing / redness
Blurred vision
Skin rash near the eye lid
Treatment of HSV
Treatment should start as soon as possible
Aciclovir eye drops - POM
Antibacterial eye drops - POM
What are the three types of eye lid presentations
Blepharitis
Chalazions
Styes
Symptoms:
itching
irritation
burning
feeling something in the eye
swelling
Treatment of blepharitis
Warm moist compress
Good eye hygiene
No makeup and contact lenses
Specific treatment depends on the cause
Uveitis and its causes
Inflammation of the middle layer of the eye
Causes :
Trauma
Infection
Health conditions
Treatment of uveitis
Aims of treatment are to :
Control inflammation
relieve pain
treat cause
drugs :
Mydriatic drops
Steroid drops or injections if severe
