Eyelid Issues - Blepharitis, Stye, Chalazion, Entropion, Ectropion Flashcards

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Blepharitis
-what is it
-associations
-presentation
-management

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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

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Stye
-what is it
-management

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Infection of eyelid glands

Hot compress and analgesia
If associated conjunctivitis => TOP ABx

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Chalazion
-what is it
-management

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Retention cyst of the meibomian gland

Firm painless lump

Self limiting
If severe => surgical drainage

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Entropion
-what is it
-presentation
-management

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Inward folding of eyelid margin

Foreign body sensation
Irritation
Red, watery eye
Blurry vision

Surgery before cornea is damaged

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Ectropion
-what is it
-presentation
-management

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Ouward folding of eyelid margin

Dry gritty
Sore, red, irritated
Watery
Blurry vision

Surgery before cornea is damaged

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