Visual and sensory Flashcards
Eyelid=
Hordeolum or Sty
Conjunctiva=
conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Cornea=
keratitis
Tear ducts=
dry eye disorder
what is Hordeolum (sty)
Infection of the oil-producing gland in the lid margin
what is bacteria causes hordeolum
Staph aureus
presentation of eye with hordeolum
red
swollen
tender
treatment of hordeolum
warm compresses 3-4 times a day
what should you no do with hordeolum
Do not squeeze or pop the sty, can spread the infection
what is Conjunctivitis “pink eye”
infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva (eyelid)
what is the etiology of Conjunctivitis “pink eye” (4)
bacterial
viral
chlamydia
irritants (allergies)
Conjunctivitis “pink eye” BACTERIAL TREATMENT
Usually self-limiting
Antibiotic drops can shorten the course
Conjunctivitis “pink eye” VIRAL TREATMENT
Topical steroids provide temporary relief
Antivirals are ineffective
Conjunctivitis “pink eye” CHLAMYDIA TREATMENT
Oral antibiotics, however, some infections resistant
Conjunctivitis “pink eye” ALLERGIC TREATMENT
Artificial tears, topical antihistamines, or steroids
what is keratitis
inflammation or infection of the cornea
what may keratitis also involve
the conjunctiva
etiology of keratitis
Bacteria- contact lens wearers higher risk
Treat with antibiotics (topical, injection, IV)
Amoeba- contaminated contact lens
Treat with antifungal drops, often resistant
Viral- herpes virus
Antiviral eye drops
complication of keratitis
corneal ulcer
what is a corneal ulcer
constant feeling of something in your eye
extremely painful
S/S of corneal ulcer
photophobia
discharge
redness
what happens if a corneal ulcer goes untreated
can lead to blindness
what is Keraconjunctivitis sicca
dry eye disorder
etiology of Keraconjunctivitis sicca
aging
Sjogren’s syndrome (SLE)
other systemic diseases
common complaint of Keraconjunctivitis sicca
sand in my eye
treatment for Keraconjunctivitis sicca
May need artificial tears
Cyclosporine eye drops can also be helpful
risk factors for cataracts
Older age
Eye trauma
Congenital risk
Diabetes
Corticosteroid use
Smoking and ETOH consumption
what are cataracts
cloudy lens
cataracts onset
gradual onset of painless blurry vision
what happens if cataracts are left untreated
may end in blindness
Cataract manifestations (7)
Painless
Uni- or bilateral vision changes
Blurry
Halo around lights
Altered color perceptions
Glare issues at night
Decreased accommodation
treatment for cataracts
laser eye treatment
most common type of retinopathy
diabetic retinopathy
2 types of retinopathy
nonproliferative
proflierative
What is nonproliferative retinopathy
Capillary microaneurysms, retinal swelling, hard exudate
Macular edema- plasma leaks from macular blood vessels
Capillaries rupture, leading to “dot or blot” hemorrhaging
what is proliferative retinopathy
All from nonproliferative PLUS
Advanced retinopathy
New blood vessels are fragile and leaky
What is hypertensive retinopathy
high blood pressure creates blockages in retinal blood vessels
Are there initial vision changes with hypertensive retinopathy
NO