Disorders Surrounding the Eye Flashcards
This is also known as a stye
Hordeolum
Small abscess of one of the numerous Meibomian glands
Develops near skin surface adjacent to lashes
Hordeolum
What is a common pathogen in hordeolum cases?
staph
Non-tender, non-erythematous lump in the lid
granulomatous - NOT infection
Evolves from a hordeolum
Chalazion
What is a differential diagnosis to consider in cases of Chalazion?
cancer
consider if friable, bleeding, or granulomous lesion, consider SCC
Eyelashes turn outward
Product of lid changes later in life
Ectropion
What are the causes of ectropion?
Age
Trauma
Bells Palsy
Eyelashes turn inward
Rubs on the eye causing chronic corneal abrasions
Most often a product of lid changes later in life
Entropion
Most common cause of persistent tearing and ocular disease in children
6% of infants
Dacrostenosis
What is the pathophysiology of dacrostenosis?
incomplete canalization of nasolacrimal duct
Dacrostenosis typically resolves by what age?
Typically spontaneous resolution by 6 months
When should you refer in dacrostenosis?
12 months
Ophthalmology consult for lacrimal duct probing
