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Episclera and Sclera Flashcards

1
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Superficial vs Deep Episcleritis

A

superficial blanches with phenylephrine and is mobile

deep is attached to sclera

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Nodular Episcleritis

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has a discrete, elevated area of inflamed episcleral tissue

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Simple Episcleritis

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episclera inflamed with no nodule

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Tx for Episcleritis

A

cool compress and artificial tears
weak steroid qid 1-2 wks
oral NSAID- ibuprofen

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Scleritis

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inflammation of sclera

associated with systemic conditions

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Anterior Non-Necrotizing Scleritis

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middle aged
diffuse redness and pain
recurrence in same location
nodule

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Anterior Necrotizing Scleritis

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more aggressive, can cause vision loss and loss of eye

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Vaso-Occlusive Necrotizing Scleritis

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patches of scleral edema with non-perfusion- clear

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Granulomatous Necrotizing Scleritis

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raised and edematous area

near limbus

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Surgically Induced Necrotizing Scleritis

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necrosis at site of surgery

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Complications of Necrotizing Scleritis

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keratitis
uveitis
glaucoma

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Scleromalacia Perforans

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scleral thinning without inflammation
blue and bulging
older women w/ RA
no vision loss

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Posterior Scleritis

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sclera inflammed behind rectus mm insertion
potentially blinding
pain on eye movement
increased IOP

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Systemic Causes of Scleritis

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RA
Wegener granulomatosis
relapsing polychondritis
polyarteritis nodosa

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Infectious Causes of Scleritis

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HZV
TB
leprosy
syphilis
Lyme disease
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Tx of Scleritis

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co-manage w/ rheumatologist

NSAIDs, steroids, immunosuppresants

17
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Alkaptonuria

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rare genetic disorder where cant process phenylalynine or tyrosine
heavy dark pigments on sclera
no problems

18
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Osterogenesis Imperfecta

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imperfect bone growth- fragile

blue sclera from thinning

19
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Ehlers- Danlos Syndrome

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poor quality collagen
overly flexible joints, stretchy skin
vessels can thin and rupture
blue sclera

20
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Congenital Ocular Melanocytosis

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increased number, size, pigmentation of melanocytes in sclera/ uvea
oculodermal- Nevus of Ota
can affect iris, fundus, and trabecula- affects drainage

21
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Scleral Hyaline Plaque

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discolored oval pattern at lat rectus insertion
no thinning
no issues

22
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Senile Scleromalacia

A

thinning near muscle insertion

no issues

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