Quiz 3 Flashcards

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Dx: Gonococall pharyngitis

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DNA probe

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Gonococcal pharyngitis is an important source of ___.

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gonococcemia

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What is the MC deep neck infection in children and young adults?

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peritonsillar abscess

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Which glands, when infected, become the source of infection in Peritonsillar abscess?

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Weber’s glands

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Risk factors: Peritonsillar abscess

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Acute tonsillitis, pharyngitis, periodontal disease, smoking

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There is a strong association between Peritonsillar abscess and which medication?

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NSAIDs

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SSx: Peritonsillar abscess

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Appears ill, trismus, drooling, unable to swallow, hot potato voice, unilateral tonsil hypertrophy w/ contralateral displaced uvula

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PE: Peritonsillar abscess

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CxLA on ipsilateral side, palpate for fluctuance (abscess)

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Complications: Peritonsillar abscess

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Airway obstruction, meningitis, septicemia, aspiration pneumonia, GABHS sequelae, carotid artery rupture, Lemierre Syndrome

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DX: Peritonsillar abscess

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Needle aspiration (gold standard), U/S, CT

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What is Lemierre Syndrome?

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Internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis and sepsis

Complication of Peritonsillar abscess

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Tx: Peritonsillar abscess

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Refer for I and D

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Etiology: Peritonsillar abscess

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Polymicrobial

GABHS, Strep pyogenes, Staph A, respiratory anaerobes

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Etiology: Diphtheria

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Corynebacterium diphtheriae

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SSx: Diphtheria

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Blue/white membrane adhered to posterior pharynx

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SSx: Retropharyngeal abscess

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Dyspnea, stridor, hot potato voice, stiff neck, pain referred to post. neck

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Etiology: Retropharyngeal abscess

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2’ to dental infx, foreign body insult, trauma

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PE: Retropharyngeal abscess

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High fever, ant. bulging in post. pharynx

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Location: Ludwig’s angina

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Submental space infx

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SSx: Ludwig’s angina

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Severe trismus, drooling, airway compromise

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PE: Ludwig’s angina

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Collar of brawny edema (neck), elevation of tongue, possible airway obstruction

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Etiology: Necrotizing fasciitis

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Complication of Strep

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Population: Epiglottitis

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2-5 yo (MC)

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Etiology: Epiglottitis

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HiB (MC)

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SSx: Epiglottitis
Sore throat, high fever, weak voice, hot potato voice, drooling, tripod position, stridor
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PE: Epiglottitis
Trismus, swollen uvula
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What part of the PE for epiglottitis is contraindicated in children?
Visualization of the supraglottic area
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Dx: Epiglottitis
Lateral X-ray (thumbprint sign)
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Condition: sore throat < AM, > hot drinks
Post-nasal drip
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Which vitamin can improve the integrity of esophageal epithelium?
Vitamin A
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DDx: Chronic sore throat
Malignancy, Chronic cough, Vocal abuse, Sick House Syndrome, Smoking, Solvent use, Post-nasal drip, Reflux pharyngitis, Post-nasal drip, Infectious (esp. Mono)
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Kawasaki Disease
Acute, self-limited vasculitis that occurs in children of all ages
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SSx: Kawasaki Disease
``` Conjunctivits (non-exudative) Rash (polymorphous non-vesicular) Edema (or erythema of hands/feet) Adenopathy (cervical) Mucosal involvement (erythema, fissures, crusting) ```
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Low-pitch hoarseness is suggestive of ___
hypothyroidism
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Red flags: hoarseness d/t malignancy
Hx of smoking, heavy EtOH use, weight loss, stridor
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DDx (Neuro): Hoarseness
Parkinson's, MS, myasthenia gravis
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Most vocal cord paralysis is (unilateral/bilateral) and is caused by damage to the ___.
unilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve
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Bilateral vocal chord paralysis is MC d/t ___.
complication from thyroid surgery
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Etiology: Hoarseness d/t chronic vocal laryngitis
Smoking, vocal abuse, laryngopharyngeal reflux, allergies, inhaled glucocorticoids
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When hoarseness lasts longer than 2 weeks w/o a clear benign cause, ___. An exception to this rule is ___.
do a direct or indirect laryngoscopy patients w/ asthma on inhaled corticosteroids
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Etiology: Globus
GERD (MC), abnormal UES, psychological and psychiatric d/o, stress, inflammatory dz, thyroid dz
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Red flags: Globus
Dysphagia, pain, wt loss, hoarseness, neck mass
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Conditions associated with globus
Cervical osteophyte, TMJ d/o, salivary hypofunction
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Tx: Globus
Mg, homeopathy, acupuncture
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Etiology (endocrine): Hoarseness
Hypothyroid, acromegaly
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SSx: OSA
Overweight, snore loudly, chronic daytime sleepiness
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Tx: Mild OSA
Abstaining from alcohol and sedatives, losing weight, avoiding supine position during sleep
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Tx: Severe OSA
CPAP, palatal surgery, jaw surgery, tracheotomy
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How is severity of OSA measured?
Apnea-hypopnea index (number of sleep events per hour)
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Long-term mortality increases in pts treated for OSA with a apnea-hypopnea index > ___.
20 events per hour
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Morbidities associated with OSA
Metabolic syndrome, IHD, HTN, CHF, arrhythmias, cerebral vascular dz, pulmonary vascular dz, memory deficit, inc. risk for accidents/CV events
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Bulbar conjunctiva
corner of eye
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Palpebral conjunctiva
under surface of lids
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Innervation: cornea
CN V
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Mydriasis
dilation of pupil
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Myosis
constriction of pupil
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What produces aqueous humour?
ciliary body
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What provides the major blood supply to the eye?
Choroid
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Differentiate rods vs. cones
Both are light receptors Rods are sensitive to light, insensitive to color, important for night vision and dim light Cones are sensitive to color
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What is the name of the yellow spot in the center of the retina, 2 cm lateral to optic disk?
Macula lutea
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Where is the highest concentration of cones?
Fovea centralis
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DDx: Acute vision loss (media problems)
Keratitis, hyphema, cataract, vitreous hemorrhage, uveitis
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DDx: Acute vision loss (retinal problems)
Vascular occlusion, retinal detachment, acute maculopathy
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DDx: Acute vision loss (neural visual pathway problems)
Optic nerve, optic chiasm, retrociasmal (occipital lobe)
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Bilateral vision loss suggests ____.
occipital involvement
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DDx: sharp superficial eye pain
Keratitis
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DDx: deep brow pain w/ N/V
acute glaucoma, uveitis (no N/V)
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DDx: eye pain < movement
optic neuritis
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DDx: vision loss w/ eye pain
Keratitis, acute gluacoma, uveitis, optic neuritis
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DDx: vision loss w/ red eye
Keratitis, acute glaucoma, uveitis
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Nearsighted eyes increase risk for ___.
retinal tears -> retinal detachment
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Wearing contact lenses increases risk for ___.
bacterial keratitis
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What is Fluorescein dye used for?
corneal ulcers and abrasions
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DDx: Unilateral, painless vision loss
Lens dislocation, vitreous hemorrhage, acute maculopathy, retinal detachment, retinal vein/artery occlusion, ischemic optic neuropathy
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DDx: Unilateral, painful vision loss
Corneal abrasion, keratitis, acute glaucoma, hyphema, iritis/uveitis
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DDx: Bilateral, painless vision loss
Pseudo-tumor cerebri, metabolic or toxic, homonymous field loss
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DDx: Bilateral, painful vision loss
Bacterial keratitis
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Which conditions of the eye require immediate attention?
Acute central retinal artery occlusion, acute glaucoma, infectious keratitis, iritis/uveitis, hyphema, retinal detachment
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Hyphema
Blood in anterior chamber
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Hyphema can spontaneously occur in what population?
Diabetics
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What is a sign of significant vitreous hemorrhage?
Decreased red reflex
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PE: Central retinal artery occlusion
vascular narrowing, pale retina, CHERRY-RED SPOT (macula), afferent pupillary defect
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What is a cause of CRAO in older patients?
Giant cell (temporal) arteritis
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Onset: CRAO vs. CRVO
CRAO - acute | CRVO - subacute
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PE: Central retinal vein occlusion
"Blood and thunder" fundus
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SSx: Retinal detachment
Sudden onset of new floaters and black dots, photopsias, dec. red reflex, afferent pupillary defect (if macular involvement)
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Etiology: acute maculopathy
severe age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy
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SSx: Acute maculopathy
Central blind spot, blurred vision w/ visual distortion
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Optic neuritis is associated with what other condition?
MS
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SSx: Optic neuritis
Eye pain < movement, reduced visual acuity, washed-out color vision, afferent pupillary defect, normal/swollen optic disc
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SSx: Papilledema
B/L optic nerve swelling w/o afferent nerve defect
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Chiasmal visual field defects involve what visual fields?
Temporal
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DDx: Painful red eye
corneal abrasion, foreign body, ulcer, infection, keratitis, scleritis, acute angle closure glaucoma, iritis/uveitis
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DDx: Painless red eye
Subjunctival hemorrhage, conjunctivitis
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Significant eye pain suggests involvement of ___
Cornea/iris b/c they are well-innervated
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DDx: Red eye w/ impaired vision
Allergic, acute glaucoma, iritis, corneal dz
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DDx: Abrupt onset of red eye
Trauma Foreign body Chemical/UV exposure Gonococcal conjunctivitis
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DDx: Subacute onset of red eye
Non-gonococcal conjunctivitis
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DDx: Chronic/Persistent onset of red eye
Infection (Staph, Chlamydia, Moraxella)
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DDx: Recurrent red eye
Allergic conjunctivitis, reactive arthritis
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Eye discharge is suggestive of ___.
conjunctivitis
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DDx: Red eye w/ photophobia
Iritis, corneal dz, acute angle closure glaucoma
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What test is used to differentiate between refractive errors and serious structural disease?
Pinhole test
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DDx: Location of injection
Periphery - conjunctivitis Ciliary (perilimbal) - sign of deeper structures Localized - foreign body, abrasion, ulcer Margins of lid - blepharitis
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What is the MC pathogen for external hordeolums (stye)?
Staph aureus
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Glands involved: External vs. internal hordeolum
External - Zeiss/Moll glands | Internal - Meibomian glands
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Term: Chronic internal hordeolum
Chalazion
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Pain: External vs. internal hordeolum
External - more | Internal - less
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What is the MC type of malignant eyelid tumor?
BCC
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Papillary changes (red bumps) underneath the eyelids are suggestive of ___.
bacterial/allergic conjunctivitis
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Follicular changes (pale patches) underneath the eyelids are suggestive of ___.
Chlamydia/viral conjunctivitis
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DDx: Serous conjunctival d/c
Viral, allergic, toxic conjunctivitis
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DDx: Mucoid conjunctival d/c
Allergic, dry eyes, blepharitis
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DDx: Purulent conjunctival d/c
Bacterial
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DDx: Mucopurulent conjunctival d/c
Chlamydial
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SSx: Gonococcal conjunctivitis
Hyperacute onset, red/swollen eye, copious thick purulent d/c
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Dx: Gonococcal conjunctivitis
Gram stain
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Tx: Gonococcal conjunctivitis
REFER
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SSx: Adenoviral conjunctivitis
Mild photosensitivity, morning crust w/o pain, U/L or B/L, normal vision, mildly erythematous eyelid
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Which type of adenoviral conjunctivitis is more severe and presents with a foreign body sensation?
Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis
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Vision: Adenoviral conjunctivitis vs. Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis
Adenoviral - normal vision | Epidemic - decreased by 2-3 lines
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SSx: Bacterial conjunctivitis
Thick yellow d/c, acute onset, crusting, painless, normal cornea/anterior chamber
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How to do eye irrigation
Wash medial to lateral to avoid infection of lachrymal apparatus
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Herbs for bacterial conjunctivitis
Hydrastis, Berberis, Hamamelis, Fennel, Calendula, Euphrasia
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Antibiotic tx for bacterial conjunctivitis
Erythromycin ophtalmic ointment
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Bacterial conjunctivitis: Ars
Burning/edema, hot d/c, intense photophobia, > warmth
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Bacterial conjunctivitis: Allium cepa
Streaming eyes/nose, sneezing, sore nose d/t d/c
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Bacterial conjunctivitis: Euphrasia
Catarrhal conjunctivitis, constant watering of eyes, burning/acrid d/c, burning/swelling of lids, constant blinking
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Bacterial conjunctivitis: Puls
Profuse yellow d/c, no excoriation, itching/burning eyes, < warm room
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Course: Viral conjunctivitis
Sxs may get worse for 3-5 days and persist for 2-3 weeks
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SSx: Chlamydia conjunctivitis
Doesn't response to topical tx, follicular conjunctivitis, chemosis, lid edema, mucopurulent d/c, usu B/L, mb preauricular adenopathy
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What % of pts with chlamydia conjunctivitis develop GU sxs?
60%
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Tx: Chlamydia conjunctivitis
Azithromycin 1 g dose
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Supplement that increases tear quality and quantity
NAC
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What deficiencies can cause blepharitis?
B6, biotin, riboflavin, zinc
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Dacryocystitis
Swelling/redness of lacrimal sac from infection
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Supplement that may improve meibomian gland function
O3FA
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Dacryostenosis
Obstruction of nasolacrimal duct
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How do you assess patency of nasolacrimal duct?
Apply fluorescein to affected eye and insert cotton swab in ipsilateral nare -> dye should be visible within one minute
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Violaceous hue of the eye suggests ___.
H. influenza infection
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SSx: Periorbital cellulitis
Swelling/redness/pain of eyelids, acute onset, low-grade fever NO exophthalmos, ophthalmoplegia, and visual loss
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Preferred antibiotic tx of periorbital cellulitis in children
Ceftriaxone
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What is the MC predisposing factor for orbital cellulitis in children?
Ethmoid sinusitis
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SSx: Orbital cellulitis
Swelling/redness/pain of eyelids, acute onset, low-grade fever PLUS diplopia, pain w/ eye movement, vision loss, proptosis, sluggish light reflex or afferent pupillary defect
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Complications: Orbital cellulitis
Cavernous sinus thrombosis, brain abscess, meningitis, death
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Supplement to prevent blindness in children
Vitamin A
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SSx: Iritis
Eye pain, photophobia, decreased visual acuity, small/irregular pupil, ciliary injection
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What is an important PE finding in iritis?
Presence of cells/flare in the anterior chamber w/ slit lamp exam ("light in fog")
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Adjunctive naturopathic tx: Iritis
Bromelain, curcumin, mydriatic drops, hydro
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Patients with uveitis have lower serum levels of ___.
Zinc, Selenium
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What types of drugs can exacerbate keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
Retinoids, tranquilizers, diuretics, antihypertensives, OCPs, anticholinergics
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Aqueous tear-deficient keratoconjunctivitis sicca is MC found in what population?
Post-menopausal women
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What test can be used to diagnose aqueous tear-deficient keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
Schirmer test
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What syndrome can also cause keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
Sjogren's syndrome
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Correlations have been seen between dry eyes and ___.
IBS
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What vitamin deficiencies are associated with dry eyes?
Vitamin A, D
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SSx: Superficial punctate keratitis
Photophobia, foreign body sensation, lacrimation, conjunctival hyperemia, deceased visual acuity
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PE: Superficial punctate keratitis
Slit lamp exam shows superficial lesions that stain with fluorescein dye
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SSx: Corneal abrasion
Pain < movement, slightly blurred vision
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PE: Corneal abrasion
Abrasion will produce an apple-green fluorescence under cobalt-blue light
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Tx: Corneal abrasion/ulcers
Antimicrobial drops
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SSx: Corneal ulcer
Pain, photophobia, visual impairment if central cornea is involved
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SSx: Herpes Simplex Keratitis
Red eye, photophobia, foreign body sensation, watery d/c
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PE: Herpes Simplex Keratitis
U/L, mild conjunctival injection, epithelial dendrites on slit lamp w/ fluoresceine stain
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Complications: Herpes Simplex Keratitis
Vision loss, decreased corneal sensation
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Tx: Herpes Simplex Keratitis
REFER
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What vitamin decreases the duration of vaginal HSV sxs by 57% and TF mb helpful in Herpes Simplex Keratitis?
Vitamin C
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SSx: Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Pain, HA, photophobia, mb decreased visual acuity
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PE: Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Painful maculopapular rash w/ vesicles, Hutchinson's sign, mb ocular involvement
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PE (ocular sxs): Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
keratitis, uveitis, glaucoma, scleritis, optic neuritis
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Hutchinson's sign
Vesicles on the tip of the nose --> Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
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Vitamin supplementation: Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
B12 (dec. post-herpetic neuralgia sxs), Vit E
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Episcleritis
Inflammation of CT under conjunctiva
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Acne rosacea is a less common cause of what eye condition?
Episcleritis
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Eye pain: Episcleritis vs Scleritis
E - Mild | S - Severe
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Onset of sxs: Episcleritis vs Scleritis
E - Sudden | S - Gradual
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Visual changes: Episcleritis vs Scleritis
E - No blurred vision/photophobia | S - Blurred vision/photophobia
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DDx: Episcleritis
Scelritis, Conjunctivitis
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Course: Episcleritis
Resolves spontaneously within days
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What is the MC known cause of scleritis
RA
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SSx: Scleritis
Red eye (UL or BL), blurred vision, photophobia, significant eye pain
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What is the eye pain like in scleritis?
Deep, boring, toothache-like radiating to the eyebrow/cheeks/temples
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PE: Scleritis
Decreased visual acuity, localized/raised hyperemia of sclera, elevated scleral vessel,
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Blanching with topical Phenylephrine: Episcleritis vs Scleritis
E - Blanches | S - Does NOT blanch
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Use of topical phenylephrine is contraindicated in what condition?
Glaucoma
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DDx: Scleritis
Episcleritis, conjunctivitis, iritis, acute angle-closure glaucoma
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What vitamin deficiency has been associated with scleritis?
Vitamin B12
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What herbs can be used for tissue repair in scleritis?
Gotu kola, bilberry
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Course: Scleritis
Months-years
190
Complications: Scleritis
Scleral thinning or perforation, vision loss
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What is the leading cause of impaired vision and blindness in the US?
Cataracts
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What is the #1 surgery done per year for patients on Medicare?
Cataract
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Hx: Cataract
Gradual loss of vision, difficulty driving at night
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What is the significance of the red reflex in evaluating for cataracts?
If the red reflex is present, it is unlikely that the cataracts are the cause of visual problems
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Risk factors: Cataracts
Ocular dz/injury/surgery, DM, Galactosemia, UV light, Smoking, Genetics, Slow acetylators
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Use of what drug class has been associated with increased cataract incidence?
Statins
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What is the evidence for use of antioxidants in prevention of cataracts?
NONE
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What diet is associated with lower incidence of cataract?
Mediterranean
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What enzyme increases polyols, which cause diabetic cataracts?
Aldose reductase
200
Which natural agents have been shown to inhibit aldose reductase?
Ginger, Curcumin, Quercitin, Flavonoids
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If dysglycemia is a contributing factor for risk of cataracts, treat with ___.
Chromium
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What herb has been used traditionally as an alterative to prevent cataracts?
Chaparral
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What lymphagogue has been seen clinically to stabilize or reduce cataracts?
Cineraria maritime
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What herb stopped progression of cataracts in 97% of subjects in an observational trial?
Vaccinium (bilberry)
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Pathophysiology: Presbyopia/Myopia
Lens lose ability to accomodate w/ age -> loss of near vision
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There is a strong association between presbyopia and increased ___.
homocysteine
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Asthenopia
Weakness/fatigue of eyes
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Tx: Asthenopia
Bilberry
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Tx: Myopia
Vit D3, Calcium
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Sxs: Acute angle closure glaucoma
Red eye, N/V, diminished vision
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PE: Acute angle closure glaucoma
Perilimbal injection, cloudy cornea, narrow anterior angle, fixed/dilated pupil
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Above which level is intraocular pressure associated with risk for glaucoma?
>16 mmHg
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Risk factors: Primary open-angle glaucoma
Age, darker skin, increased IOP, myopia, DM, HTN, EtOH, hypothyroid, FHx, low antioxidant status
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One theory for POAG is that deficiencies in ___ lead to high intraocular levels of ___, a known neurotoxin.
Glutathione | Glutamate
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Progression of vision loss in POAG?
Peripheral initially, progressing to central
216
PE: Primary open-angle glaucoma
Loss of peripheral fields, increased cup-disc ratio, increased IOP
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What type of agents should be avoided in Primary open-angle glaucoma?
Vasoconstrictors (coffee, nicotine)
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Conventional Tx: Primary open-angle glaucoma
Beta-blockers, cholinergics
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MOA: Vitamin C in Primary open-angle glaucoma
Helps restore normal collagen metabolism, decreases IOP via osmotic effect
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Which class of natural agents have neuroprotective and antioxidant characteristics and can be helpful in glaucoma?
Flavonoids
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Eye drops of what herb have been shown to decrease IOP?
Forskolin, Fennel
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Which natural agent works by increasing levels of Vitamin C, CoQ10, and Glutathione?
Alpha lipoic acid
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3 Theories of Primary open-angle glaucoma pathophysiology
Mechanical (IOP), Vascular (HTN), Glutamate toxicity
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What is the area of greatest visual acuity in the eye?
Macula
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What % of 75 yo have some degree of ARMD?
8%
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What is the MC type of ARMD?
Dry (80-95%)
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Sxs: Dry ARMD
Gradual loss of vision, esp. central vision
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PE: Dry ARMD
Drusen bodies are evident before onset of central vision loss
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Onset: Dry vs. Wet ARMD
D - Gradual | W - Acute
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Risk factors: Wet ARMD
Age, smoking, FHx, cataract surgery, HTN, obesity, hyperlipidemia, oxidative stress, Caucasian, sun exposure
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ARMD is associated with ___(2).
CV risk factors, early dementia
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What mineral has been shown to improve ARMD?
Zinc sulfate
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What are two carotenoids found in high concentrations in the macula and mb useful in ARMD?
Lutein, Zeaxanthin
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What amino acid is found in high concentrations in the retina and mb useful in ARMD?
Taurine
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Blood vessels: Dry vs Wet ARMD
Dry - No new BV | Wet - New, fragile BV
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Vision loss in diabetic retinopathy is secondary to __(2).
Hemorrhages -> scar tissue -> retinal detachment
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What natural agent retards progression of retinopathy and partly recovers visual acuity?
Pycnogenol
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Amblyopia
When a child does not use one eye
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Etiology: Amblyopia
Strabismus, Congenital cataracts, refractive errors
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Screening for amblyopia
Hirschberg corneal reflection test and Cover/Uncover test
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SSx preceding retinal detachment
Floaters (large, dark, irregular), flashes of light, blurred vision
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PE: Retinal detachment
Irregularity, folded/darkened blood vessels
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Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Spontaneous hemorrhage over the sclera w/ normal vision
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Tx: Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Reassurance
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With blunt visual trauma, refer when ___(5)
Diminished vision, Disturbed/asymmetric pupils, Evidence of retinal damage, diplopia, hyphema
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Disturbed/asymmetric pupils are a concern when the difference is >___%.
20%
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Homeopathy (eye trauma): Aconite
Trauma/abrasion to eye
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Homeopathy (eye trauma): Symphytum
Specific for blunt trauma to eye/orbit
249
Homeopathy (eye trauma): Arnica
Injuries to orbit, w/ typical arnica picture
250
Diminished vision in the setting of eye trauma is significant when ___ and suggests ___(3).
>1 line decrease corneal abrasion, retinal detachment, lens dislocation
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History: Conjunctivitis vs Iritis
C - Painless, normal vision | I - Pain, decreased vision
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Hordeolum
Acute focal infx of the eye involving either glands of Zeis or moll glands
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Chalazion
Benign, painless, bump or nodule inside upper or lower eyelid d/t blocked oil gland
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Blepharitis
Inflammation of the eyelids
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Tx: Wet ARMD
VEGF inhibitor