CL_cornea Flashcards
1
Q
Which organisms can cause microbial keratitis?
A
Pseudomonas aeruginos
Acanthamoeba
Fungus
2
Q
What does CLARE stand for?
A
Contact lens acute red eye
3
Q
What does CLPU stand for?
A
Contact lens peripheral Ulcer
4
Q
What condition can mimic CLARE?
A
TIght lens syndrome
5
Q
Which micro-organism is responsible for CLPU?
A
Staph aureus
6
Q
How does CLPU differ from Microbial Keratitis?
A
CLPU infiltrate is round, well defined and small
There is minimal or no AC rxn.
Pts are mildly symptomatic and condition is self-limiting
