Eyes Flashcards
Conjuctivitis
- inflammation of the conjunctiva (thin mucus on outside of eye)
- Causes: infection, allergies, non-specific
Causes of Bacterial Conjunctivitis
S pneumonia / S aureus / H influenzae
Symptoms of Bacterial Conjunctivitis
- yellow/green discharge
- worse in the morning
- start in 1 eye and spread
- red/pink eyes
- eye pain
Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Antibiotic Eye drop
Hand Washing
Avoid sharing objects
Causes of Viral Conjunctivitis
Adenovirus
Symptoms of Viral Conjunctivitis
- clear, watery discharge
- red/pink eyes
- URT symptoms (cough, rhinitis, sore throat)
- eye pain
Treatment of Viral Conjunctivitis
Eye lubricant
Ocular Decongestant
Oral Antihistamine
Cold Compress
Hand washing
Avoid sharing objects
Causes of Allergic Conjunctivitis
common allergens
pollens
pet
dust mites
Symptoms of Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Eye itching
- clear watery discharge
- red/pink eyes
- sneezing/coughing
Treatment of Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergen avoidance
Eyedrop Antihistamine
Vasoconstrictor
Causes of Dry Eye
- increased age
- female
- allergens
- medications
- dry air
Symptoms of Dry Eye
sandy/gritty feeling or something stuck in the eye
Treatment of Dry Eye
avoid triggers
screen downtime
air humidifier
artificial tears
Self Treat of Eye
Dry Eye
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Viral Conjunctivitis
Mild Blepharitis or styes
Refer of Eye
eye pain
vision changes
unable to remove foreign body
trauma
symptoms not improving
exposure to chemicals
severe eye redness
