OEBC - RCES Exam Questions with Verified
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RCEs are more common in...
Eyes that have undergone past trauma
Why are RCEs worse in the morning?
Loose corneal epithelial tissue adheres to the eyelid
In cases of RCEs, basement membrane disturbances lead to....
Improper hemidesmosome formation
RCEs are often seen in patients with...
- Basement membrane dystrophy
- T2DM
What are some symptoms of RCE?
- Pain
- Tearing
- Photophobia
- Reduced VA
- All worse in the morning
What are some signs of RCEs?
- History of superficial corneal trauma
- Epithelial defects
- Heaped up tissue that leads to negative fluorescein staining
- Evidence of underlying issues like EBMD
How do we treat the acute phase of RCEs?
- Topical cycloplegic
- Antibiotic ointment TID to QID until healed
- Bandage CL in some cases
How do we treat RCEs after they have healed?
Correct Answers
RCEs are more common in...
Eyes that have undergone past trauma
Why are RCEs worse in the morning?
Loose corneal epithelial tissue adheres to the eyelid
In cases of RCEs, basement membrane disturbances lead to....
Improper hemidesmosome formation
RCEs are often seen in patients with...
- Basement membrane dystrophy
- T2DM
What are some symptoms of RCE?
- Pain
- Tearing
- Photophobia
- Reduced VA
- All worse in the morning
What are some signs of RCEs?
- History of superficial corneal trauma
- Epithelial defects
- Heaped up tissue that leads to negative fluorescein staining
- Evidence of underlying issues like EBMD
How do we treat the acute phase of RCEs?
- Topical cycloplegic
- Antibiotic ointment TID to QID until healed
- Bandage CL in some cases
How do we treat RCEs after they have healed?
