red eye

Question 1

RED EYE

Answer 1

causes: conjunctiva, episclera and sclera
trauma, inflammation and infection
infection always means inflammation but not other way around

Question 2

red eye
inflammation and infection

Answer 2

pain
redness
heat
swelling
loss of function

when u have an infection it’s all these things and signs of leukocyte activity

Question 3

assessing red eye

Answer 3

one eye or two?
pain?
vision changes?
itchy?
headache?
contact lens wearer?
recent trauma?
any medication?
recent illness?

Question 4

symptoms of red eye

Answer 4

• pain burning itching
• warm eyelids
• discharge
• blurred vision
• photophobia sensitivity to light

Question 5

assessment of red eye
tests

Answer 5

visual acuity
general check of eye
slit lamp
fluorescein assessment
pupil reactions
intraocular pressure

Question 6

URGENT RED EYE

Answer 6

• pain
• photobia
• reduced vision
  if someone has cancer they may not have these signs

Question 7

URGENT RED EYE
KERATITIS A

Answer 7

inflammation of cornea
- bacterial, viral, fungi, inflammatory
- signs are corneal defects and corneal ulcers

Question 8

URGENT RED EYE
uveitis

Answer 8

• inflammation of uvea
• signs are redness inflammation and the usual signs
• steroids treatment
• usually have underlying health condition

Question 9

URGENT RED EYE
orbital cellulitis

Answer 9

• infection of tissues behind orbital septum
• severe sight and life threatening
• signs are redness pain in eye movement and fever and lids swollen warm and sore
• needs IV antibiotics and steroids

Question 10

URGENT RED EYE
trauma

Answer 10

prevents patient being able to look up
- may need surgery

Question 11

NON URGENT RED EYE
subconjunctival haemorrhage
cause

Answer 11

red area on eye, size can vary
caused: by conjunctival blood vessel needing
can be spontaneous or trauma
treatment: cold compress goes away itself

Question 12

NON URGENT RED EYE
blepharitis

Answer 12

• inflammation of eye lid margins
• caused by staphylococcal bacteria
• crusting of anterior lid margin

symptoms: itching burning
treatment: warm compress

Question 13

NON URGENT RED EYE
meibomian gland dysfunction

Answer 13

• meibomian glands inflamed
• ducts become obstructed
• causes tear film instability
  signs- thick secretion, foam redness
  signs and treatments same as bleph

Question 14

non urgent
conjunctivitis

Answer 14

bacterial(50% bilateral) viral (30%) and allergic (mostly bilateral)
redness
swelling
burning
discharge thick in bacterial and watery in other two
self resolving and antibiotic drops
topical antihistamine for allergic

Question 15

bilateral

Answer 15

affects both eyes

Question 16

when assessing redness of eyes u can use grading scales such as

Answer 16

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