conjunctivitis Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
inflammation of conjunctiva
bacterial, viral, allergic
2
Q
conjunctiva
A
thin layer of tissue that covers inside eyelids and sclera of eye
3
Q
features
A
unilateral or bilateral red eyes bloodshot itchy discharge - purulent (bacterial), clear (viral)
no pain, photophobia, vision changes
4
Q
DIfferentials - painless red eye
A
conjunctivitis
episcleritis
subconjunctival haemorrhage
5
Q
differentials - painful red eye
A
glaucoma anterior uveitis keratinitis sceritis corneal abrasions/ulcers trauma foreign body
6
Q
Mx
A
usually resolves w/o treatment
<1mo = urgent ophthalmology review
allergic - antihistamines, mast-cell stabilisers
7
Q
neonatal conjuncitivitis
A
<1mo
need urgent ophthalmology review - can be assoc with gonococcal infection and cause sight loss
