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sx for allergic conjunctivitis

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seasonal allergies with clear to white stringy discharge*

  • itching
  • tearing
  • redness
  • FB sensation
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treatment for allergic conjunctivitis

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cromolyn sodium 4% sol.

1-2 drops in each eye 4-6 times daily till controlled, 1 bottle no refill

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pt education of allergic conjuctivitis

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Cool compress, wash hands face etc

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where do you see cobblestone on upper tarsal conjuctiva

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vernal keratoconjuctivitis

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chronic seasonal allergies diagnosis

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vernal keratoconjuctivits

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treatment for vernal keratoconjuctivitis

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cromolyn sod. 4% 1-2 drops in each eye 4-6 times daily for 2 weeks, 1 bottle no RF

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s&s of vernal keratoconjuctivitis

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  • watery to mucoid discharge
  • FB sensation
  • COBBLESTONE
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epidemiology for bacterial conjunctivitis

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Staph aureus, strep pneumonia, Hem. influenza, M. catarrhalis

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a mucopurulent discharge with sudden onset is indicative of

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bacterial conjunctivitis

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treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis

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erythromycin 0.5% ointment 1cm

-4xs a day, 5-7 days, 1 tube no RF

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pt education for bacterial conjuctivitis

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warm compress to infested eye,

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referral for bacterial conjuctivitis

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referral to opth if not improved in 4 days

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difference between bacterial and bacterial gonorrhea conjuctiva

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COPIOUS mucopurulent discharge, sudden onset

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epidemiology: bacteria gonorrhoeae

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Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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diagnostic studies for bacterial gono

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stat gram stain AND culture

-report to public health if pos

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complications of bacterial gono conj.

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vision loss; urgent refer to ophth

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treatment for bacterial gono conj.

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  • Ceftriaxone 1gm IM (pt wt >150 kg) or 500 mg (pt wt <150)
  • Azythromycin 1gm PO now,
  • bacitracin opth ointment every 3-4 hrs for 10 days, 1 tube no RF
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pt education for bacterial gono conj.

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discuss safe sex practices,

  • warm compress, wash face
  • offer STD workup
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referral for bacterial gono con.

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referral to opth urgent (1-2) days

-F/U after optho

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epidemiology for chlamydia conjunctivitis

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chlamydia trachomatis

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difference in sx b/w between gono and chlamydia conjunctivitis

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chlamydia: redness, light sensitivity, CLEAR to mucopurulent discharge and GRADUAL onset 1-4 weeks, no blurring vision
gono: sudden onset, and COPIOUS mucupurulent discharge

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diagnostic studies for chlamydia

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swab discharge - culture

  • report if pos
  • offer STI workup
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complications of chlamydia conj.

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  • corneal vascularization
  • epithelial keratitis
  • corneal scarring
  • inclusion conjuctivitis
  • blindness
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treatment for chlamydia

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  • Azythromycin 1 gm PO now

- Bacitracin ointment 3-4 hours for 10 days

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referral for chlamydia
``` optho urgent (1-2 days) f/u after ```
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pt fell asleep with contacts in... diagnosis?
contact lens conjuctivitis
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epidemiology for contact lens
pseudomas aeruginosa
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s&s for contact lens conj.
FB sensation - no blurry vision - mild discomfort
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diagnostic studies for contact lens conj.
Fluorescein stain for corneal abrasion or corneal ulcer
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complications of contact lens conj.
corneal abrasion or corneal ulcer
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treatment for contact lens conj.
``` ciprofloxacin HCL (Ciloxan) 0.3% opth sol, 1 drop (gtts) hourly during the day, and 1 drop every 2 hours at night for 2 days then 1 drop every 4 hours for 5 days for contact conjunctivitis, 1 bottle no RF ``` -alternative : tobramycin 0.3% opth sol.
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pt education for contact lens conj.
don't sleep with contacts give tetanus booster if abrasion, wash hands
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essential dx for fungal conj.
work in area with fungus and a piece got in eye or not cleaning contacts
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s&s of fungal conj.
pain, redness, tearing, FB sensation
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what should you do when pt comes in with FB sensation
evert eye
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diagnostic studies for fungal conj.
- fluorescein stain | - fungal wet mount and culture**
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medication for fungal conj.
Natamycin 5% opth suspension: | -1 drop 4-6 times daily for 7 days, 1 bottle no RF
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non Pharma for fungal conj.
throw out contacts, clean regularly, wear eye protection
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follow up for fungal conj.
f/u in 2-3 days, ER if change in vision
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epidemiology with adenovirus is indicative of
Viral (non herpetic) conjunctivitis
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a FB sensation with COPIOUS clear watery discharge is indicative of
Viral (non herpetic) conjunctivitis
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risk factors of Viral (non herpetic) conjunctivitis
contacts schools,, swimming pool or public places
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complications ofViral (non herpetic) conjunctivitis
can get secondary bacterial conjunctivitis
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treatment for Viral (non herpetic) conjunctivitis
none- self limiting, don't rub eyes, wash hands | *contagious*
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a pt with pain, blurry vision*, watery discharge and | *an injection near the limbs and dendrites appear on fluorescein stain* is indicative of
viral (HERPETIC) conjunctivitis
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epidemiology of viral (HERPETIC) conjunctivitis
herpes simplex 1
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diagnostic studies of viral (HERPETIC) conjunctivitis
fluorescein stain with dendrites
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complications of viral (HERPETIC) conjunctivitis
herpes zoster opthalmicus
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treatment for viral (HERPETIC) conjunctivitis
trifluridine 1% opth soln. 1 drop every 2 hours up to 9 drops for 2 days, then 1 drop every 4 hours for 5 days *STEROIDS ARE CONTRAINDICATED*
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referral for viral (HERPETIC) conjunctivitis
EMERGENT referral to optho (today)
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diagnosis for pt with CNV1 extremely painful, unilateral
herpetic zoster opthalmicus
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epidemiology for herpetic zoster opthalmicus
Varicella- zoster virus (VZV) | *contagious*
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s&s for herpetic zoster opthalmicus
Hutchison sign-lesion*** - CNV - pain - photophobia - tearing - ocular redness - blurred vision
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diagnostic studies for Herpetic Zoster
tzanck smear OR polymerase chain rxn (PCR) or direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) testing
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complications of Zoster
vision loss, herpes zoster postherpetic neuralgia
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treatment for Zoster
acyclovir 800 mg PO 5 times a day for 7 days, | or valacyclovir 1 g PO TID x 7 days or famciclovir 500 mg PO TID x 7 days (renal dosing adjustment*)
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non pharm for Zoster
keep eye covered in public, clean area with vesicles, don't scratch, wash hands
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keratoconjuctivitis Sicca (KCS) s&s
chronic dryness bilateral and dry mouth
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risk factors of Keratoconjuctivitis Sicca (KCS)
hx of sjogren's syndrome (can have dry mouth too)
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epidemiology of Keratoconjuctivitis Sicca (KCS)
autoimmune inflammatory disorder
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diagnostic studies of Keratoconjuctivitis Sicca (KCS)
schrimer test x 5 min
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referral for KCS
routine consult - possible punch plugs - rheumatologist routine - f/u after opth
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treatment for Keratoconjuctivitis Sicca (SCC)
OTC artificial tears | -dont wear contacts
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keratitis s&s
red eye, painful eye, CORNEAL OPACITY
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epidemiology of keratitis
viral, bacterial (s aureus, pseudomonas aerginosa, staph, strep pneumo), fungal, or parasites
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treatment for keratitis
emergent consult to opth | -can spread
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pinguecula s&s
yellow bump/growth on conjuctiva of eye, rarely grows
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epidemiology of Pinguecula
deposit of protein, FAT, or calcium caused by aging
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treatment for pinguecula
none: reassurance
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pterygium symptoms
triangular* wedge on conjuctiva that crosses cornea
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risk factors (might cause) of pterygium
surfers, farmers, lawn care workers, construction workers, increase sun, sand, or dust exposure
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treatment for pterygium
routine optho consult once it crosse VA - wear eye protection - no tx until cross VA*
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treatment for corneal abrasion
erythromycin opth 0.5% ointment 1 ribbon 4-6 times per day, continue for 48 hrs after healed *tetanus booster -f/u in 24 hrs
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epidemiology of corneal ulcer
pseudomonas aeruginosa, moraxella species and staphy
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pt came in with acute painful red eye and circum-corneal injection, excess tearing is indicative of
corneal ulcer
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treatment for corneal ulcer
-fluoroquinolones -levofloxacin 0.5% opth sol. (Quixin) 2 drops every two hours while awake -Ciprofloxacin 0.3% opth sol. (ciloxan) 2 drops every 15 min for 6 hours -tetanus booster ------- wear eye protection, no contacts
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UV keratitis epidemiology
burns into cornea
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UV keratitis s&s
severe pain, severe photophobia ---- not aware of UV exposure until 6-12 hrs later
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diagnostic studies of UV keratitis
fluorescein- punctate staining to both cornea
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treatment for UV keratitis
emergent consult optho- both eyes may need to be patched
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infection of the lacrimal sac can lead to
dacryocystitis
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epidemiology of dacryocystitis
staph aureus
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complications of dacryocystitis
orbital cellulitis
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treatment for dacryocystitis
emergent consult to optho for surgery
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a secondary to blunt or penetrating ocular trauma, with instant vision change on a younger pt indicated
cataract- traumatic
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diagnostic studies for traumatic cataract
dilated eye exam with slit lamp- glass blowers cataract
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a gradually progressive blurred vision with no pain or redness, lens opacities (no red reflex w white pupil) in a pt >60 yo with DM can be indicative of
cataracts (non traumatic)

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