B2PD.SYS1 Flashcards
(24 cards)
Sudden increase in intraocular pressure; blocked canal of schlemm
Red eye (painful) , hard eye, blurry vision
Requires referal
Acute Glaucoma
One dilated pupil, Reacts poorly to light
Benign condition affects women
Refer to neurologist
Adie’s Pupil/Tonic Pupil
Related to 3° syphilis or MS
One pupil small reacts poorly to light, well to accomodation
Refer to neurologist
Argyll Robertson Pupil
Inflammation of the eyelids
Etiology: Staph, Allergy or Seborrhea
Swollen Itching Under Eyelids
Refer to dermatologist
Blepharitis
Periorbital edema, Diplopia
Possibly complication of facial infxn
Immediate referal to hospital
Cavernous sinus thrombosis
Benign granuloma of tarsal gland
Painless swelling on inside of eyelid, May become infected
Refer to ophthalmologist
Chalazion
Gradual increase in intraocular pressure
Excessive aqueous humor or gradual canal obstruction
Gradual vision loss, tunnel
Cupping of optic disc
Refer to ophthalmologist
Chronic glaucoma
Infection, viral typically
Itching, pain, tearing, red eye w/ discharge
Refer to MD
Conjunctivitis
Damage in the retina
Microaneurysms, flame hemorrhage
Blurred vision
Diabetic retinopathy
Older patient
Sagging of lower lid
Ectropion
In turning of eyelid
Congenital or thrachomatis complication
Painful
Refer to ophthalmologist
Entropion
Nasopharynx blockage
Inward pulling of tympanic membrane
Decreased hearing
Eustachian tube blockage
Infected hair follicle of eyelash
Often Staph
Red swelling on margin of eyelid
Refer to MD
Hordeolum
Sympathetic chain damage
Unilateral ptosis, miosis, anhydrosis
Complication of PC tumor, Carotid dissection, Brain stem ischemia
Refer to neurologist
Horner’s syndrome
Inflammation, gritty feeling with redness around iris
Possible complication of SLE, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, Sarcoidosis
Refer to ophthalmologist
Iritis
Central loss of vision, macula blurry, and pigmented
MC elderly, white
Refer to ophthalmologist
Macular degeneration
Attacks of vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss
Refer to ENT specialist if dietary changes and chiropractic unsuccessful
Meniere’s disease
Autoimmune disorder; attack on ACh receptor
Bilateral ptosis and diplopia
MC women, middle aged
co-manage w/ neurologist
Myasthenia gravis
Inflammation of external auditory canal
Bacterial, fungal, allergic
Ear pain that worsens w/ traction
Refer to ENT specialist
Otitis externa
Inflammation of middle ear
Viral (Hemophilus Influenza) or bacterial
MC children
Pain, hearing loss, fever, loss of appetite
Red bulging tympanic membrane
Weber’s lateralizes to affected side, Rinne shows greater bone conduction
If chiropractic unsuccessful refer to ENT specialist
Otitis media
Abscess following tonsilitis
Fever, sore throat, unilateral pharyngeal tonsil swelling
Refer to ENT specialist
Peritonsillar abscess
Yellow triangular thickening of bulbar conjuctiva on inner and outer margins of cornea
Does not grow on cornea
Pinguecula
Triangular thickening of bulbar conjuctiva extends from medial corner of eye towards cornea
Related to chronic irritation in dry climates
If encroaches on cornea refer to ophthalmologist
Pterygium
Inflammation of skin w/ high concentration of sebaceous glands
Dandruff, scaly itching eyebrows and eyelids
Seborrheic dermatitist
