1
Q
what
A
inflammation of conjunctiva
bacterial, viral, allergic
2
Q
conjunctiva
A
thin layer of tissue that covers inside eyelids and sclera of eye
3
Q
features
A
unilateral or bilateral red eyes bloodshot itchy discharge - purulent (bacterial), clear (viral)
no pain, photophobia, vision changes
4
Q
DIfferentials - painless red eye
A
conjunctivitis
episcleritis
subconjunctival haemorrhage
5
Q
differentials - painful red eye
A
glaucoma anterior uveitis keratinitis sceritis corneal abrasions/ulcers trauma foreign body
6
Q
Mx
A
usually resolves w/o treatment
<1mo = urgent ophthalmology review
allergic - antihistamines, mast-cell stabilisers
7
Q
neonatal conjuncitivitis
A
<1mo
need urgent ophthalmology review - can be assoc with gonococcal infection and cause sight loss
Ophthalmology
flashcards
Decks in class (26)
# Cards
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physiology12
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open angle glaucoma20
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acute closed angle glaucoma11
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age-related macular degeneration18
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diabetic retinopathy16
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hypertensive retinopathy12
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cataracts12
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pupil disorders28
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eyelid disorders20
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conjunctivitis7
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anterior uveitis12
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episcleritis5
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scleritis5
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corneal abrasions8
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herpes keratitis8
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subconjunctival haemorrhage5
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posterior vitreous detachment4
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retinal detachment8
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retinal vein occlusion7
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central retinal artery occlusion8
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retinitis pigmentosa6
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misc17
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idiopathic intracranial hypertension4
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eye anatomy17
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optic neuritis3
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cataracts9
