1
Q
scleritis
A
full thickness inflammation of the sclera
not usually due to infection
2
Q
necrotising scleritis
A
most severe type of scleritis
can lead to perforation of the sclera
3
Q
assoc conditions
A
SLE RA sarcoid IBD granulomatosis with polyangitis
4
Q
features
A
acute onset severe pain red eye painful movement photophobia watery eye reduced visual acuity abnormal pupil reaction light
5
Q
Mx
A
same day referral
NSAIDs
steroids
immunosuppressants approp to underlying disease
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
