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What are conditions that require -severe or sudden vision loss.
immediate referral? -sudden or intense eye pain.
-corneal ulceration.
-trauma.
-foreign body
-herpetic infection of the eye
What type of pain does Irritation, grittiness or scratchiness.
conjunctivitis, stye and dry eyes
have?
What type of pain will the patient -photophobia (can be severe)
experience if the cornea is the issue? -difficulty keeping eye open.
What 2 things can we ask the patient -Ask about timing of the discharge.
to help us distinguish between viral, -Ask about the characteristic of the eye discharge.
allergic and bacterial? (in terms of -Also ask about history of any URI symptoms
eye complaints)
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What are the basics in terms of -making sure the globe is intact.
physical exam for someone with an -red reflex
eye complaint? -pupils are reactive to light.
-EOM
-Visual acuity.
What is Blepharitis? -Inflammation involving the structures of the lid
margin.
-The most common ocular disease.
What is the presentation of -redness
Blepharitis? -scaling
-crusting of the lid margins and eye lashes.
-pt reports burning, itching, feeling like something
is in the eye.
How do you manage Blepharitis? -Warm compresses 5-10 mins BID.
-scrub lash with diluted baby shampoo BID.
-Treatment:
Bacitracin, erythromycin, azithromyacin drops.
What is a Hordeolum (stye)? -an erythematous tender lump within the eye lid.
-involves infection or inflammation of a hair follicle
of the eye lashes along the lid margin.
- caused by blocked meibomian glad or infection
of sebaceous glands of the eyelash.
What is the onset for a Hordeolum? Acute
Presentation of hordeolum? -Sudden onset
-painful swelling
-pimple/abscess in either upper or lower lid.
-tender lump.
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What is a Chalazion? -A hordeolum that doesn't resolve and eventually
forms granulation tissue.
-A blocked Meibomian gland.
-Pea-sized nodule within the eyelid, typically top
eyelid.
What are the symptoms of a -slow developing.
Chalazion? -no pain.
-hard mass/nodule within the eye lid (upper eyelid
usually)
Is a Chalazion an infection? No
What do you do if the Chalazion is Refer to ophthalmology for further evaluation.
persistent?
What is bacterial conjunctivitis? Inflammation and infection of the conjunctiva which
Is it contagious? is caused by bacteria.
Yes, highly contagious - direct contact with
secretions or contaminated surfaces.
What is the symptomatic -redness
presentation of bacterial -purulent or mucopurulent discharge (thick and
conjunctivitis? globular)
-unilateral at onset
-eyelids "glued" shut in the AM.
-eyelid edema.
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(Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!! (Recent exam)
Fully solved & updated 2026 Most TESTED (2026
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Terms in this set (139)
What are conditions that require -severe or sudden vision loss.
immediate referral? -sudden or intense eye pain.
-corneal ulceration.
-trauma.
-foreign body
-herpetic infection of the eye
What type of pain does Irritation, grittiness or scratchiness.
conjunctivitis, stye and dry eyes
have?
What type of pain will the patient -photophobia (can be severe)
experience if the cornea is the issue? -difficulty keeping eye open.
What 2 things can we ask the patient -Ask about timing of the discharge.
to help us distinguish between viral, -Ask about the characteristic of the eye discharge.
allergic and bacterial? (in terms of -Also ask about history of any URI symptoms
eye complaints)
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What are the basics in terms of -making sure the globe is intact.
physical exam for someone with an -red reflex
eye complaint? -pupils are reactive to light.
-EOM
-Visual acuity.
What is Blepharitis? -Inflammation involving the structures of the lid
margin.
-The most common ocular disease.
What is the presentation of -redness
Blepharitis? -scaling
-crusting of the lid margins and eye lashes.
-pt reports burning, itching, feeling like something
is in the eye.
How do you manage Blepharitis? -Warm compresses 5-10 mins BID.
-scrub lash with diluted baby shampoo BID.
-Treatment:
Bacitracin, erythromycin, azithromyacin drops.
What is a Hordeolum (stye)? -an erythematous tender lump within the eye lid.
-involves infection or inflammation of a hair follicle
of the eye lashes along the lid margin.
- caused by blocked meibomian glad or infection
of sebaceous glands of the eyelash.
What is the onset for a Hordeolum? Acute
Presentation of hordeolum? -Sudden onset
-painful swelling
-pimple/abscess in either upper or lower lid.
-tender lump.
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What is a Chalazion? -A hordeolum that doesn't resolve and eventually
forms granulation tissue.
-A blocked Meibomian gland.
-Pea-sized nodule within the eyelid, typically top
eyelid.
What are the symptoms of a -slow developing.
Chalazion? -no pain.
-hard mass/nodule within the eye lid (upper eyelid
usually)
Is a Chalazion an infection? No
What do you do if the Chalazion is Refer to ophthalmology for further evaluation.
persistent?
What is bacterial conjunctivitis? Inflammation and infection of the conjunctiva which
Is it contagious? is caused by bacteria.
Yes, highly contagious - direct contact with
secretions or contaminated surfaces.
What is the symptomatic -redness
presentation of bacterial -purulent or mucopurulent discharge (thick and
conjunctivitis? globular)
-unilateral at onset
-eyelids "glued" shut in the AM.
-eyelid edema.
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