Eyelid problems

Question 1

What is blepharitis?

Answer 1

Inflammation of the eyelid margins typically leading to a red eye

Blepharitis can cause discomfort and irritation of the eyes.

Question 2

What is a stye?

Answer 2

Infection of the glands of the eyelids

A stye can be external or internal depending on the affected glands.

Question 3

What are the two types of stye?

Answer 3

1. External (hordeolum externum)
2. Internal (hordeolum internum)

External styes are caused by infection of the glands of Zeis or Moll, while internal styes infect the Meibomian glands.

Question 4

What is a chalazion?

Answer 4

Retention cyst of the Meibomian gland presenting as a firm painless lump

A chalazion may resolve spontaneously, but some cases require surgical drainage.

Question 5

What is entropion?

Answer 5

In-turning of the eyelids

This condition can lead to irritation of the eyeball and may require surgical intervention.

Question 6

What is ectropion?

Answer 6

Out-turning of the eyelids

Ectropion can cause dryness and irritation of the conjunctiva.

Question 7

What is the management for a stye?

Answer 7

Includes hot compresses and analgesia

Topical antibiotics are recommended only if there is associated conjunctivitis.

Question 8

True or False: A chalazion typically presents as a painful lump in the eyelid.

Answer 8

False

A chalazion is usually firm and painless.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: A _______ is an infection of the glands of the eyelids.

Answer 9

[stye]

Question 10

What may occur as a result of an internal stye?

Answer 10

Residual chalazion (Meibomian cyst)

Internal styes can lead to the formation of a chalazion if not treated properly.