Closed globe injury
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no full-thickness wound of the eyewall
conjunctivitis indications for referral
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, - RSVP (sudden Redness, Sensitivity to light or Secretion, Vision decrease,
Pain)
- hypopyon
- irregular pupils
- metallic foreign bodies
- chemical injuries (after prompt irrigation)
- elevated eye pressure
- full thickness corneal laceration
Retinal detachment
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separation of the retina from the underlying epithelium, disrupting vision
and resulting in blindness if not repaired surgically
corneal surface defect management
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- supportive care: pain relief, prevention of infection
- topical antibiotic prophylaxis
- avoid contact lenses for the duration of treatment
- analgesics for pain
- steroids are contraindicated
- topical anesthetics should NEVER be used (prolonged use = corneal
melting)
chronic bacterial conjunctivitis
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lasts more than 4 weeks (chlamydial)
Hyperacute conjunctivitis (gonoccocal) presentation
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- onset of 12-24 hours
- severe purulent discharge
- typically seen in sexually active adults
- if seen in child: suspect child abuse
- rapid progression (hallmark of dx)
- cornea can become involved in less than 2 days and lead to permanent
vision loss
acute conjunctivitis presentation
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most common form; typically lasts 7-10 days
classic bacterial symptoms
blepharitis define
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, inflammation of the eyelids
seborrheic blepharitis
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greasy flakes or scales around the base of eyelashes and a
mild redness of the eyelids; excess meibomian secretion
and foamy tears
associated with dandruff
corneal abrasion/foreign body presentation
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- sudden onset of severe eye pain in the affected eye
- blurred vision
- redness
- tearing
- light sensitivity
- eyelid swelling
- blepharospasm
dry eye syndrome: exams to help determine if aqueous deficient vs evaporative
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no full-thickness wound of the eyewall
conjunctivitis indications for referral
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, - RSVP (sudden Redness, Sensitivity to light or Secretion, Vision decrease,
Pain)
- hypopyon
- irregular pupils
- metallic foreign bodies
- chemical injuries (after prompt irrigation)
- elevated eye pressure
- full thickness corneal laceration
Retinal detachment
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separation of the retina from the underlying epithelium, disrupting vision
and resulting in blindness if not repaired surgically
corneal surface defect management
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- supportive care: pain relief, prevention of infection
- topical antibiotic prophylaxis
- avoid contact lenses for the duration of treatment
- analgesics for pain
- steroids are contraindicated
- topical anesthetics should NEVER be used (prolonged use = corneal
melting)
chronic bacterial conjunctivitis
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lasts more than 4 weeks (chlamydial)
Hyperacute conjunctivitis (gonoccocal) presentation
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- onset of 12-24 hours
- severe purulent discharge
- typically seen in sexually active adults
- if seen in child: suspect child abuse
- rapid progression (hallmark of dx)
- cornea can become involved in less than 2 days and lead to permanent
vision loss
acute conjunctivitis presentation
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most common form; typically lasts 7-10 days
classic bacterial symptoms
blepharitis define
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, inflammation of the eyelids
seborrheic blepharitis
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greasy flakes or scales around the base of eyelashes and a
mild redness of the eyelids; excess meibomian secretion
and foamy tears
associated with dandruff
corneal abrasion/foreign body presentation
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- sudden onset of severe eye pain in the affected eye
- blurred vision
- redness
- tearing
- light sensitivity
- eyelid swelling
- blepharospasm
dry eye syndrome: exams to help determine if aqueous deficient vs evaporative
Give this one a try later!
