Eyelid Issues - Blepharitis, Stye, Chalazion, Entropion, Ectropion Flashcards
Blepharitis
-what is it
-associations
-presentation
-management
Inflammation of eyelid margin => dryness and irritation
-seborrhoeic dermatitis
-rosacea
-staph infection
Bilateral
Gritty, discomfort around eyelid margins
Sticky in morning
Stye, chalazion common
Hot compress BDS
Lid hygiene - mechanical removal of debris
Stye
-what is it
-management
Infection of eyelid glands
Hot compress and analgesia
If associated conjunctivitis => TOP ABx
Chalazion
-what is it
-management
Retention cyst of the meibomian gland
Firm painless lump
Self limiting
If severe => surgical drainage
Entropion
-what is it
-presentation
-management
Inward folding of eyelid margin
Foreign body sensation
Irritation
Red, watery eye
Blurry vision
Surgery before cornea is damaged
Ectropion
-what is it
-presentation
-management
Ouward folding of eyelid margin
Dry gritty
Sore, red, irritated
Watery
Blurry vision
Surgery before cornea is damaged