Conjunctivitis Flashcards
1
Q
common presentation of conjunctivitis
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- unilateral/bilateral
- red eyes
- bloodshot
- itchy/gritty sensation
- discharge from eyes
2
Q
what 3 important symptoms are NOT found in conjunctivitis
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- pain
- photophobia
- reduced visual acuity
3
Q
difference between bac and viral conjunctivitis discharge
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bac –> purulent discharge –> blur vision
viral –> clear discharge
4
Q
bacterial conjunctivitis is worse in
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morning
5
Q
viral symptoms associated with conjunctivitis
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- dry cough
- sore throat
- blocked nose
- tender preauricular lymph nodes
6
Q
3 common causes of painless red eye
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- conjunctivitis
- episcleritis
- subconjunctival haemorrhage
7
Q
conjunctivitis is self-limiting within
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1-2 weeks
8
Q
2 abx eye drops that can be considered
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- chloramphenicol
- fuscidic acid
9
Q
why should patients suspected of neonatal conjunctivitis (<1m old) be referred to ophthalmology
A
gonococcal infection –> vision loss & severe complications
10
Q
structures swollen in allergic conjunctivitis
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- conjunctival sac
- eye lid
11
Q
mx options for allergic conjunctivitis
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- antihistamines
- mast-cell stabilisers
