Comparisons of diseases Flashcards
1
Q
How do you tell the difference between viral vs bacterial vs allergic conjunctivitis?
A
Viral - watery discharge, history of a resp infection
Bacterial - Mucopurulent, maximal injection in fornix (angle between the eyeball and the pink bit)
Allergic - bilateral, ITCHY
2
Q
What does keratitis look like?
A
Red
Painful
Gritty
May have discharge/hypopyon
Photophobia
Hazy cornea
